Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the legal rights of youth and children through direct legal representation, policy advocacy, and community education. The organization works to ensure that young people have access to justice, stability, and essential services, particularly those experiencing homelessness, involvement in foster care, or other vulnerable circumstances.
Child welfare reform, youth homelessness prevention, foster care and juvenile justice system improvements, access to education and public benefits for youth, and policies protecting the legal rights of minors.
Foundation grants, government grants and contracts, private donations, and charitable contributions.
Youth advocacy coalitions, child welfare reform organizations, legal aid networks, and partnerships with state and local agencies serving children and families.
Non-profit organization
