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
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
Post Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionSpecial Education AdvocacyLandlord Rights Information/CounselingHousing Discrimination AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingCollection ComplaintsConsumer Fraud ReportingAlimony AssistanceSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceLabor and Employment LawAdult Guardianship AssistanceConsumer LawWelfare Rights AssistanceHome SanitationProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesVeteran Benefits AssistanceNative American/Tribal LawTenant Rights Information/CounselingEmancipation of MinorsDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceChild Guardianship AssistanceGeneral Legal AidDivorce AssistancePredatory Lending AssistancePaternity SuitsWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceEducation Discrimination AssistanceFoster Care Legal ServicesEviction Prevention AssistanceGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsPatient Rights AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceImmigrant Benefits AssistanceCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsHousing ComplaintsBankruptcy AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementStalking/Harassment OrdersGeneral Education Advocacy
Providing organization
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
Protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.