Youth Service Bureau
Individual and Family ServicesLouisiana, United States51-200 Employees
The Youth Service Bureau is a nonprofit organization in Covington, Louisiana, established in 1981, that operates within the Individual and Family Services sector. It provides advocacy, counseling, education, and intervention aimed at at-risk youth and their families, with the goal of helping them reach their full potential. The organization delivers its services through five programs—Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Truancy Assessment and Support Center (TASC), Families in Need of Services (FINS), Crossroads for delinquency intervention, and Options, a licensed outpatient adolescent substance abuse treatment program—serving the needs of youth in St. Tammany and Washington Parish. Its work focuses on supporting youth and families by addressing issues related to abuse and neglect, truancy, juvenile delinquency prevention, and substance use, positioning it as a community-focused provider within the broader field of child and family services. A recent collaboration noted involves a partnership with a neighboring state organization to promote awareness about human trafficking, reflecting engagement beyond its immediate programmatic scope while maintaining focus on protective services for youth. The organization operates with a regional focus and serves a community-based audience through direct services and coordinated advocacy.