In Washington, there are consent laws that support a youth’s right to make their own choices. One form of advocacy for youth is sharing information about these consent laws so that the people who are impacted by them have knowledge and awareness of these protections.
Macy’s Story: A Resolve to Succeed
Macy worked with LCYC’s Benton-Franklin County Youth Homelessness Program Staff Attorney, Sarah Zimmerman to overcome barriers to accessing education and to complete the emancipation process during the last year.
Welcome LCYC's Newest Board Members
2021 Year In Review
Lindsey’s Story: Resilient in the Face of Adversity
Meet Our Board Chair: Lily Clifton
Invisible & Inaccessible: Young People's Perceptions of Civil Legal Aid
For the last two years, LCYC staff attorney Candice Dundy carried out a project to hear from young people of color ways to improve their awareness of, access to, and experiences with civil legal aid. The written report of the youth's perceptions and recommendations is now available!
The Growing Impact of the Youth Engagement Team
One Year In: Reflections from Sarah Zimmerman
LCYC Attorney Sarah Zimmerman reflects on the last year and her experience working for LCYC.