Promises2Kids data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Promises2Kids
- Reported to
- California Attorney General
- Filed
- May 16, 2025
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Investigation Open
Was this a ransomware attack?
The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.
What we know
Promises2Kids appears to be a non-profit organization or social services provider focused on supporting children in the foster care system. Given the nature of this industry, the organization likely collects and stores sensitive personal information, including names, dates of birth, contact details, and potentially government-issued identification numbers or case-related records necessary for providing support services. This data breach was officially reported to the California Attorney General in 2025, triggering a formal notification process. If you have received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was potentially compromised during this incident. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific details provided by the organization and to take immediate steps to monitor your personal accounts for any signs of suspicious activity.
See every breach reported in California or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
After the Promises2Kids incident: what to do and your options
- What should I do after getting the Promises2Kids data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Did Promises2Kids offer free credit monitoring?
- Any free monitoring Promises2Kids is offering will be described in the notice you received, along with an activation code and a sign-up deadline. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
- Can I sue Promises2Kids over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in California and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- Do I need a Promises2Kids data breach lawyer or attorney?
- Whether the company's systems were encrypted by ransomware or data was simply taken, the legal question is the same: did it protect your information the way the law requires? An attorney can review your notice for free, and these cases are usually handled on contingency.
- Is there a Promises2Kids data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Promises2Kids. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- Is the Promises2Kids data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Promises2Kids in the mail matches the breach Promises2Kids reported to the California Attorney General on May 16, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Promises2Kids through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- How much could a Promises2Kids data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Promises2Kids settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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