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Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)'s Youth Homelessness Program

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)'s Youth Homelessness Program

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)'s Youth Homelessness Program provides free civil legal services for youth and young adults between ages 12-24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Categories

Child Support Assistance/EnforcementConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsPaternity SuitsPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesHousing Discrimination AssistanceCollection ComplaintsGeneral Legal AidConsumer LawGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesLabor and Employment LawNative American/Tribal LawMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesEducation Discrimination AssistanceCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistancePost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsHome SanitationDivorce AssistanceStalking/Harassment OrdersWelfare Rights AssistanceEviction Prevention AssistanceAlimony AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingLandlord Rights Information/CounselingCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceGeneral Education AdvocacyPredatory Lending AssistanceSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionBankruptcy AssistanceHousing ComplaintsEmancipation of MinorsFoster Care Legal ServicesIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistancePatient Rights AssistanceTenant Rights Information/CounselingChild Guardianship AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyAdult Guardianship AssistanceImmigrant Benefits AssistanceVeteran Benefits Assistance

Physical Address

Hours

M-F, 9am-5pm.

Application process

To make a referral for legal services, fill out LCYC's referral form at lcycwa.org/needhelp.

Fee

None.

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

Service area

Snohomish, WA
Pierce, WA
Walla Walla, WA
Thurston, WA
Skagit, WA
King, WA
Clark, WA

Agency info

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC) protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights. We accomplish our mission through direct legal representation, strong community partnerships, and systemic advocacy. LCYC has four main practice areas: Child Welfare, Juvenile Court, Youth Homelessness, and Immigration.