Legal Counsel for Youth and Children Home About Us Mission and History Our Team Our Impact Our Commitment to Equity Blog In The News Financials Contact Get Involved Donate Annual Event Volunteer Careers Legal Services Child Welfare Juvenile Court Youth Homelessness Immigrant Youth Systemic Advocacy How We Do Systemic Advocacy Legislative Priorities and Updates Advocacy Tools Resources Legal Resources Legal Literacy Videos Reports Immigrant Youth and Family Resources LGBTQIA+ Resources Español ¿Necesitas ayuda? Vídeos Legales Recursos Legales Contacto Need Help? Home About Us Mission and History Our Team Our Impact Our Commitment to Equity Blog In The News Financials Contact Get Involved Donate Annual Event Volunteer Careers Legal Services Child Welfare Juvenile Court Youth Homelessness Immigrant Youth Systemic Advocacy How We Do Systemic Advocacy Legislative Priorities and Updates Advocacy Tools Resources Legal Resources Legal Literacy Videos Reports Immigrant Youth and Family Resources LGBTQIA+ Resources Español ¿Necesitas ayuda? Vídeos Legales Recursos Legales Contacto Need Help? Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC) protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights. We accomplish our mission through direct legal representation, strong community partnerships, and systemic advocacy. Our four main focus areas include: child welfare, juvenile court, immigrant youth and families, and youth homelessness. LCYC was created, and has continued to evolve, in response to community needs and service gaps, expanding access to justice for young people in Washington. We provide direct legal services to hundreds of youth and young adults annually, increasing legal literacy and expanding access to justice. Contact LCYC NEED HELP? We provide community-based, holistic legal advocacy. We meet youth where they are - geographically, developmentally, emotionally, culturally, and linguistically. We collaborate with the youth, family members, educators, service providers, and other community partners to ensure that the legal and non-legal needs of the youth are met. Learn more about our services We empower youth by helping them understand and engage in complex legal systems impacting their lives and their families. We help youth understand and assess legal issues, options, potential consequences, and opportunities, before the youth determines the path forward. We help keep youth safe, connected, and housed. Read about our impact Our Latest Blogs and Updates Blog July 27, 2026 Access to Justice Shouldn't Depend On Your Ability to Pay July 27, 2026 Access to justice is enshrined in Washington State’s Constitution, however, accessing the courts remains out of reach for many Washingtonians, especially for youth and poor people. Read more July 27, 2026 July 14, 2026 Sam’s Story: Cooking up a Plan July 14, 2026 After working through debts, injury, and setbacks, Sam is on the path to independence and excited to see what the future has in store. Read more July 14, 2026 May 5, 2026 Ensuring access to legal pathways for immigration relief for youth placed in DCYF care May 5, 2026 On May 4, 2026, LCYC, with the help of Children’s Rights, McDermott Will & Schulte (MWS), and Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala (PCVA), filed a Class Action Complaint against the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) on behalf of immigrant youth placed in DCYF care. Read more May 5, 2026 Advance Youth Justice Dollars invested in LCYC support direct representation, community partnerships, and systemic advocacy improving the well-being of young people and advancing their legal rights. Sign Up for Our Newsletter Get the latest updates from the LCYC team! Subscribe * indicates required First Name Last Name Email Address * Back to Top (206) [email protected] Contact (206) 494-0323 [email protected] HELP | Ayuda Donate