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Brightpoint Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Children's Home & Aid dba Brightpoint data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Children's Home & Aid dba Brightpoint
Children's Home & Aid, now operating as Brightpoint, is a nonprofit social service agency based in Chicago, Illinois. The organization dates back to 1883, and serves more than 34,000 children and families each year across 70 counties in Illinois. Brightpoint operates regional centers in locations including Bloomington, Carpentersville, Englewood, Palatine and Schaumburg.
Brightpoint provides services focused on family support, mental health, early childhood education, foster care, and workforce development. The organization employs professionals such as social workers, educators, and behavioral health specialists who work in homes, schools and communities throughout the state.
What happened?
On Aug. 14, 2025, Children's Home & Aid dba Brightpoint reported a data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to the report, the breach affected at least 1,051 individuals in the United States.
The cybersecurity incident compromised both personal and protected health information.
Possible Information Exposed
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Driver's license or state ID number
- Health insurance information
- Medical records
- Financial information
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you receive a notice about this data breach from Brightpoint, or believe your information was compromised, you have you have the right to protect yourself from potential identity theft and fraud. You may be entitled to free identity theft protection services and credit monitoring, and have the right to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this breach.
- Credit monitoring services: Sign up for any free identity protection and credit monitoring services Brightpoint may offer.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your sensitive information was exposed in the Brightpoint data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help those affected by this incident.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and seek compensation, complete the form below.
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