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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

Special Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsChild Guardianship AssistanceTenant Rights Information/CounselingProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsNative American/Tribal LawLandlord Rights Information/CounselingWelfare Rights AssistanceDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceHousing ComplaintsName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesCustomer Service Discrimination AssistancePaternity SuitsEmancipation of MinorsBankruptcy AssistancePatient Rights AssistanceWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesDivorce AssistanceFoster Care Legal ServicesImmigrant Benefits AssistanceChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceEviction Prevention AssistanceGeneral Legal AidHousing Discrimination AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceConsumer LawConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsLabor and Employment LawHome SanitationVeteran Benefits AssistanceCollection ComplaintsIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceStalking/Harassment OrdersAlimony AssistancePredatory Lending AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceEducation Discrimination AssistancePost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsGeneral Education AdvocacyChild Support Assistance/EnforcementConsumer Fraud ReportingLandlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution

Physical Address

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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.