Youth Homelessness Program offered by Legal Counsel for Youth and Children
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
M-F, 9am-5pm.
(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
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Young Adults (18-24)
- Youth (under 13)
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
Native American/Tribal LawSpecial Education AdvocacyAlimony AssistancePost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsPredatory Lending AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesVeteran Benefits AssistanceConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsEmancipation of MinorsWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceChild Guardianship AssistanceDivorce AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesImmigrant Benefits AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingPatient Rights AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceBankruptcy AssistanceEducation Discrimination AssistanceGeneral Education AdvocacyChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceConsumer LawHousing Discrimination AssistanceCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceHousing ComplaintsSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsEviction Prevention AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionGeneral Legal AidMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingHome SanitationCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceLabor and Employment LawIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsPaternity SuitsTenant Rights Information/CounselingCollection ComplaintsDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsLandlord Rights Information/CounselingStalking/Harassment OrdersUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceFoster Care Legal Services
Providing organization
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
Protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.