What Youth Service Bureau does

Youth Service Bureau (YSB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1981 by 22nd Judicial District Judge John W. Greene to serve at-risk youth and families in St. Tammany and Washington Parishes, Louisiana. The organization operates six core programs: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), Crossroads (juvenile diversion for the 22nd Judicial District Court), FINS (Families in Need of Services), Options (counseling), TASC (substance abuse services), and an Endowment fund. YSB serves more than 2,204 children annually through a workforce of 51–100 employees and volunteers, operating from four office locations in Covington, Franklinton, Slidell, and Bogalusa.

YSB's business model is a regional nonprofit operating model funded through a combination of individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, special events (notably the annual Chef Soiree), and likely government and judicial referral contracts tied to its court-mandated roles. Major funders include Chevron, Banner Ford, Hancock Whitney, Capital One, IJN Foundation, and United Way. The organization holds institutional positions — CASA volunteers are court-appointed, and Crossroads functions as the designated juvenile diversion program — which channel cases into YSB from the courts, schools, and law enforcement. Service delivery is human-intensive: trained CASA volunteers, licensed counselors, and case workers deliver advocacy, therapy, and diversion programming with no technology platform product or revenue-generating software component identified in the available information.

Name

Youth Service Bureau

Legal name

Youth Service Bureau

Website

https://ysbworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Youth Service Bureau is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981 that serves at-risk youth and families in St. Tammany and Washington Parishes, Louisiana, through court advocacy, juvenile diversion, counseling, and case management programs across four office locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Family Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Juvenile Justice System (Courts & Detention) (BPAIAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Substance Use Prevention & Student Assistance Programs (School-Based) (EDAKAMAJ)

Keywords

• Youth social services
• Family counseling programs
• Juvenile delinquency intervention
• Court appointed advocacy
• Truancy prevention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Covington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations support YSB programs. The organization accepts one-time and recurring donations, with the Endowment designed for long-term sustainable giving. IRA Required Minimum Distributions can be directed to YSB with favorable tax treatment.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual events including Chef Soiree and Santa Breakfast generate revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and raffle ticket sales (Banner Ford vehicle raffle). Funds support advocacy, counseling, education, and intervention programs.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses and organizations sponsor events and programs at various levels ($100 to $5,000+). Sponsors receive recognition, logo placement, and event tickets based on sponsorship tier.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Youth Service Bureau provides free advocacy, counseling, education, and intervention services for at-risk youth and their families in St. Tammany and Washington Parishes, Louisiana. Its core offerings are six programs: CASA (court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused/neglected children), Crossroads (juvenile delinquency intervention), FINS (pre-delinquent family intervention), Options (adolescent substance abuse treatment), TASC (K-5 truancy prevention), and the Endowment (long-term funding sustainability).

Product overview

Youth Service Bureau is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of six social service programs for at-risk youth and families in St. Tammany and Washington Parishes, Louisiana. The core offerings include: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for child advocacy in abuse/neglect cases; Crossroads for juvenile delinquency intervention; FINS (Families In Need of Services) for truancy and behavioral intervention; Options for adolescent substance abuse treatment; TASC (Truancy Assessment and Service Center) for K-5 truancy prevention; and an Endowment program for long-term funding sustainability. These programs work together to provide advocacy, counseling, education, and intervention services, serving approximately 2,200+ children annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) A program that trains and supervises community volunteers to serve as a voice in court for abused and neglected children (newborn to age 18), helping judges find them safe and permanent homes.
• Crossroads An intervention program for juvenile offenders (ages 12-17) that provides youth the opportunity to choose a new direction while being held accountable for their actions through restitution, community service, and counseling.
• FINS (Families In Need of Services) A juvenile delinquency prevention program for families with children ages 10-17 who commit pre-delinquent offenses such as truancy, ungovernable behavior, runaway behavior, or curfew violations.
• Options A family-focused, licensed outpatient treatment program for adolescents (ages 12-17) experiencing problems with alcohol and/or other drugs, providing assessment, individual/family/group therapy, parent groups, drug screening, and relapse prevention.
• TASC (Truancy Assessment and Service Center) A prevention program that provides resources and support for children in grades K-5 and their families to reduce truancy and prevent juvenile delinquency, linking families to community resources.
• Endowment A long-term investment fund for the future of young people in St. Tammany and Washington Parish communities; the principal remains intact while generated returns support YSB programs in perpetuity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of Crossroads youth do not re-enter juvenile system within a year; 80% stay out over three years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Banner FordcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBanner Ford, represented by Rick Flick and Tina Flick, has donated vehicles for the annual Banner Ford Raffle at the Chef Soiree event for multiple years. In 2026, they donated a 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or Ford Mustang. 100% of raffle proceeds benefit YSB programs.
• ChevroncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChevron is the host sponsor for the 2026 Chef Soiree event, providing significant financial support for the annual fundraising event.
• Gulf Coast Bank & Trust CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGulf Coast Bank & Trust Company secured a trolley for the 2026 Chef Soiree event, providing transportation from the 22nd Judicial District Court to Bogue Falaya Park.
• 22nd Judicial District CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 22nd Judicial District Court refers juvenile cases to YSB Crossroads program and appoints CASA volunteers through the CASA program. Judges regularly present at YSB events and ceremonies.
• St. Tammany and Washington Parish SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school systems refer students to TASC and FINS programs, and work with YSB to address truancy and behavioral issues. School boards are listed as partners.
• St. Tammany Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Tammany Health System partners with YSB and is jointly affiliated with Ochsner. Kelly Rabalais, VP Communications & Strategy, serves on YSB Board.
• Lakeview Regional Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakeview Regional Medical Center, part of LCMC Health, hosts the Santa Breakfast event in Covington. Katie A. Cook, Trauma Program Director, serves on YSB Board.
• Children's Hospital New OrleansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's Hospital New Orleans is a healthcare partner supporting YSB's mission for children's welfare.
• Arata Law OfficesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArata Law Offices graciously hosts the Santa Breakfast event in Bogalusa at their location.
• Louisiana Child Welfare Training AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState training resource for child welfare professionals that YSB connects families with for additional support services.
• Louisiana CASA AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level association supporting CASA programs across Louisiana. YSB CASA Program is part of this network.
• National CASA AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing standards, training resources, and support for CASA programs nationwide. YSB CASA follows national standards.
• Louisiana Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of attorneys that partners with YSB, including the 22nd JDC Bar Association.
• Pelican Athletic ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal fitness club that is a community partner supporting YSB programs.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Children's Bureau of New Orleans: Louisiana nonprofit providing child advocacy, counseling, and family services with CASA-adjacent programming. Comparable service mix focused on abused/neglected children and family stability.
• Louisiana CASA Association: State-level CASA network of which YSB's CASA program is a member; directly comparable in advocating for abused and neglected children in court. Both organizations deliver the same CASA volunteer model across Louisiana.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana: Operates youth development programming for at-risk youth in the same Louisiana geography with similar reliance on community partnerships and donor funding. Comparable youth services nonprofit serving overlapping demographics.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans: Multi-service nonprofit delivering counseling, family services, and juvenile intervention across the same Southeast Louisiana region. Comparable service portfolio spanning social services, counseling, and youth/family support.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana: Provides one-on-one mentoring for at-risk youth in the same Southeast Louisiana region. Comparable volunteer-driven youth development model serving a similar at-risk population.
• Youth Empowerment Project (YEP): New Orleans-based nonprofit providing case management, counseling, and intervention for at-risk and justice-involved youth. Comparable target population and continuum of prevention-to-intervention services.

Regional players

• Start Corporation: Mandeville, Louisiana-based nonprofit serving at-risk youth and families with counseling and intervention across the Northshore region. Directly comparable geography (adjacent to YSB's footprint) and similar youth services mandate.

Emerging players

• Odyssey House Louisiana: Louisiana-based nonprofit providing outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment, including adolescent programming. Comparable to YSB's Options program in delivering licensed substance abuse treatment for youth.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana: Regional arm of a large national nonprofit operating a broader portfolio of behavioral health, housing, and youth services in the same geography. Overlaps with YSB on substance abuse, family, and juvenile justice programming.

Others

• United Way of Southeast Louisiana: Funder and community convener supporting YSB's Blueprint for Prosperity initiative. Comparable nonprofit operating model with similar reliance on corporate partnerships and donor cultivation in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Youth.Service.Bureau
• Instagraminstagram.com/ysbworks
• Xx.com/YSBWorks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/youth-service-bureau

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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