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
Youth (under 13)
Adolescents (13-17)
Young Adults (18-24)
Languages
Spanish
Description
Provides free civil legal services for youth and young adults between ages 12-24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
What's Here
Consumer LawProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesLandlord Rights Information/CounselingSpecial Education AdvocacyAlimony AssistanceCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceHousing Discrimination AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementLabor and Employment LawPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceChild Guardianship AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionBankruptcy AssistanceConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsDivorce AssistanceStalking/Harassment OrdersImmigrant Benefits AssistanceName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsPaternity SuitsUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceHousing ComplaintsIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsGeneral Legal AidGeneral Education AdvocacyNative American/Tribal LawAdult Guardianship AssistanceIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsCollection ComplaintsChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceHome SanitationConsumer Fraud ReportingVeteran Benefits AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesFoster Care Legal ServicesTenant Rights Information/CounselingPredatory Lending AssistanceEducation Discrimination AssistanceDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistancePatient Rights AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceEviction Prevention AssistanceGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesMortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Providing organization
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
Protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.