Youth Service Bureau

The Youth Service Bureau is a non-profit organization based in Covington, Louisiana, dedicated to serving at-risk youth and their families in St. Tammany and Washington Parish. Established in 1981, the organization employs 49 individuals and generates revenue exceeding $10,000. The Youth Service Bureau offers a range of programs designed to address the unique needs of at-risk youth and their families. These include CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), which provides trained volunteers to advocate for abused or neglected children; TASC (Truancy Assessment and Support Center), which focuses on truancy prevention and support; FINS (Families in Need of Services), which aims to prevent juvenile delinquency; Crossroads, which offers delinquency intervention for juveniles who have broken the law; and Options, a licensed outpatient adolescent substance abuse treatment program. The organization's mission is to empower at-risk youth and their families to reach their full potential through advocacy, counseling, education, and intervention. For inquiries regarding their programs or to explore ways to support their mission, interested individuals can reach out to [email protected].