Youth Homelessness Program offered by Legal Counsel for Youth and Children
Eligibility
Youth and young adults between ages 12-24 may be eligible for free legal services if they are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Housing instability includes, but is not limited to: homelessness, couch surfing, struggling to access emergency shelter, temporarily living with friends or family, facing eviction, or feeling unsafe/unwelcome at home.
Visit lcycwa.org/yhp to see which counties in Washington are served by LCYC. Ages served may vary by county.
Languages
Spanish
Application process
To make a referral for legal services, fill out LCYC's referral form at lcycwa.org/needhelp.
Fees
None.
Service area
Thurston, WA
Skagit, WA
Pierce, WA
King, WA
Clark, WA
Other Information
Age Group
Youth (under 13)
Adolescents (13-17)
Young Adults (18-24)
Languages
Spanish
Description
Provides free civil legal services for youth and young adults between ages 12-24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
What's Here
Welfare Rights AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsBankruptcy AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceConsumer LawProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesStalking/Harassment OrdersGeneral Legal AidIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsGeneral Education AdvocacySpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsHousing ComplaintsConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsVeteran Benefits AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceEviction Prevention AssistancePatient Rights AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesLandlord Rights Information/CounselingPaternity SuitsChild Support Assistance/EnforcementIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsCollection ComplaintsEducation Discrimination AssistanceLabor and Employment LawWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistancePredatory Lending AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceAlimony AssistanceChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceHome SanitationNative American/Tribal LawFoster Care Legal ServicesGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingTenant Rights Information/CounselingDivorce AssistanceCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyImmigrant Benefits AssistanceDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceHousing Discrimination AssistanceChild Guardianship Assistance
Providing organization
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
Protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.