Eligibility
Young people between ages 12-24 who are experiencing, or at risk of, housing instability in Thurston County are eligible for LCYC’s free civil legal services.
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.
Legal Services
Youth and young adults in Thurston County are served by an attorney who is local to the community, Jackie Borgonia.
LCYC does not have a physical office space. Attorneys meet with young people in locations of their choosing, where they feel comfortable.
Services provided can include legal advice, mediation or negotiation, and in-court advocacy. Below are examples of civil legal issues that LCYC can address. This is not a complete list. If you are unsure if LCYC can address your issue, contact us.
“In social services, it’s really easy for stuff to take forever. Everyone is so inundated and overwhelmed. LCYC has been able to avoid that. They get back to youth really quickly. They recognize that youth need them to be responsive and time-sensitive. ”
