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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

Education Discrimination AssistanceStalking/Harassment OrdersEviction Prevention AssistanceIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsWelfare Rights AssistancePatient Rights AssistanceName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceTenant Rights Information/CounselingGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesHousing Discrimination AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesPaternity SuitsCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceImmigrant Benefits AssistanceWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistancePredatory Lending AssistanceVeteran Benefits AssistanceLandlord Rights Information/CounselingHome SanitationAlimony AssistanceHousing ComplaintsGeneral Education AdvocacyBankruptcy AssistanceDivorce AssistanceGeneral Legal AidLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionConsumer Fraud ReportingChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsConsumer LawEmancipation of MinorsSpecial Education AdvocacyConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsCollection ComplaintsLabor and Employment LawChild Support Assistance/EnforcementIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsChild Guardianship AssistanceFoster Care Legal ServicesNative American/Tribal LawSpecial Immigrant Juvenile Petitions

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.