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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.

Languages

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

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • 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
Housing Discrimination AssistanceLabor and Employment LawPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementHousing ComplaintsAlimony AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingPaternity SuitsEmancipation of MinorsDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceDivorce AssistanceConsumer LawVeteran Benefits AssistanceChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesLandlord Rights Information/CounselingFoster Care Legal ServicesPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsSpecial Education AdvocacyNative American/Tribal LawImmigrant Benefits AssistanceSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsPredatory Lending AssistanceEducation Discrimination AssistanceCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsHome SanitationWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesCollection ComplaintsStalking/Harassment OrdersPatient Rights AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceChild Guardianship AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceGeneral Legal AidConsumer Fraud ReportingEviction Prevention AssistanceGeneral Education AdvocacyBankruptcy AssistanceTenant Rights Information/Counseling

Providing organization

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
Protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.