Legal Services
We Can Help Youth Facing a Barrier or Challenge, like:
Not being in school: suspension, expulsion, truancy, dropped out, not allowed to enroll
School isn’t working: need more support for learning, feel unsafe or bullied, feel discriminated against, other parts of life make it hard to focus and be successful
Feeling unsafe at home or don’t have a home: homeless, conflict with family, couch surfing, living on the street, in a bad relationship, running from foster care
Trouble getting health care or counseling: have unmet or unidentified health care needs, services or care denied or reduced
Being locked up in detention: probation violations, warrants, police or school resource officer attention, truancy or running away, parents won’t help
Being incarcerated in a Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) institution or community facility
Landing a job or housing because of a juvenile record, court fines and fees, or a registration requirement
Looking for legal help?
If you are between the ages of 12 and 24 and you need legal support with any of the issues listed above, we may be able to help. You can apply on behalf of yourself or refer an eligible young person.
Education
Every child should have equal access to a high-quality public education. TeamChild helps students secure attendance in Washington schools, represents youth in school discipline matters, provides special education representation, seeks the enforcement of civil rights legislation, and engages in education-related litigation.
Education remains a priority in our policy work and serves as an important factor in transitioning youth away from the Juvenile Justice system and exclusionary disciplinary practices.
Housing Support
Stable housing is a fundamental component of building a solid foundation for young people. Our lawyers support youth in finding resources for safe and stable housing, or a placement that best fits their needs.
Juvenile Rehabilitation and Reintegration
Our legal team assists youth in preparation for release from incarceration and provides support for sealing juvenile records. Additionally, we provide support for healthcare and mental health treatment, and advocate for youth if mental health services are cut back or stopped.
