LSC is located in San Francisco and primarily serves youth in San Francisco. Although we are sometimes able to take cases in other Bay Area counties, we cannot represent youth who live outside of the Bay Area. However, any youth in California is welcome to call our warm line for advice.

REMINDER: If you are interested in receiving services from LSC call our warm line or come to our drop-in clinic.

Services for Youth:

1. Legal Guardianship
   If you are unable to live with your parents you may want the court to make a relative or another adult your legal guardian. If you are 12 or over, you can ask the Court to appoint a legal guardian for you. LSC may be able to represent you in this process.

2. School Cases
   If you are facing expulsion from school you have the right to a hearing. You will probably want a lawyer to represent you in that hearing. LSC may be able to represent you or find you a free attorney.

   You should also call LSC if you are having trouble enrolling in school.

3. Foster Care
   If you are unable to live with your parents, due to abuse or neglect, and you do not have someone who you want as your legal guardian, you may want to enter foster care. LSC may be able to help you with that process. If you are already in foster care you should already have an attorney. If you are not sure who your attorney is, call your local Juvenile Court or call our warm line for help.

4. Emancipation
   If you are interested in becoming emancipated, LSC may be able to help you with that process.

5. Immigration
   If you are undocumented and living apart from your parents LSC may be able to help you apply for legal residency.

6. Young Women
   If you are experiencing violence at home, at school, or in your relationships, LSC may be able to help you get a restraining order to protect yourself. If you are under the age of eighteen and you are pregnant or have children of your own, LSC may be able to help you with child custody, child support, and other issues that affect you and your child.

Referrals For Parents and Other Adults in San Francisco:

1. If you are a parent who needs help with your child’s special education needs, you may wish to contact the Community Alliance for Special Education (415-431-2285) or Parents Helping Parents (415-841-8820).
2. If you are an adult parent who needs help with a custody or child support matter, you may wish to contact the San Francisco Superior Court’s Self Help Center (415-551-3991).
3. If you are relative or other adult seeking legal guardianship of a minor in San Francisco under twelve years old please contact the ACCESS CENTER:
   

   The ACCESS CENTER is located at:
   575 Polk Street, Room 001
   San Francisco, CA 94102
   

   Morning Sessions: Monday-Friday (8:30 a.m. to 12 noon)
   Afternoon Session: Monday-Thursday (1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
   You must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the close of each session. Customers are served on a first come, first served drop-in basis.