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.
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
Veteran Benefits AssistanceCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceLandlord Rights Information/CounselingPaternity SuitsGeneral Legal AidTenant Rights Information/CounselingChild Guardianship AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceFoster Care Legal ServicesConsumer LawAlimony AssistanceLabor and Employment LawCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsAdult Guardianship AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesDivorce AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceHousing Discrimination AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementCollection ComplaintsPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsGeneral Education AdvocacyPredatory Lending AssistanceHousing ComplaintsPatient Rights AssistanceChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceEducation Discrimination AssistanceWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingEmancipation of MinorsEviction Prevention AssistanceConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsImmigrant Benefits AssistanceStalking/Harassment OrdersBankruptcy AssistanceNative American/Tribal LawHome SanitationIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Providing organization
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
Protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.