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.
Hours
9am to 5pm from Monday through Friday
(206) 494-0323
Voice
Website
https://lcycwa.org/yhpLanguages
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
Provides free civil legal services for youth and young adults between ages 12-24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
What's Here
Foster Care Legal ServicesConsumer Fraud ReportingGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesHome SanitationVeteran Benefits AssistanceTenant Rights Information/CounselingGeneral Legal AidDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsChild Support Assistance/EnforcementCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceNative American/Tribal LawPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsEducation Discrimination AssistanceCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceHousing ComplaintsPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistancePatient Rights AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyLabor and Employment LawPredatory Lending AssistancePaternity SuitsLandlord Rights Information/CounselingDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesImmigrant Benefits AssistanceIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsAlimony AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceBankruptcy AssistanceCollection ComplaintsEmancipation of MinorsChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceStalking/Harassment OrdersIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsDivorce AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionHousing Discrimination AssistanceSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceGeneral Education AdvocacyChild Guardianship AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceConsumer LawName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceEviction Prevention AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Providing organization
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
Protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.