Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. dba Eckerd Connects Data Breach

If so, your sensitive personal identifiable information may have been stolen!

Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. dba Eckerd Connects is a nonprofit company located in Clearwater, Florida that provides services such as child welfare, workforce development, and juvenile justice. On December 17, 2025, Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. dba Eckerd Connects reported a data breach took place in November, 2024. The exposed files may include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, tax identification numbers, medical information and more. Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. dba Eckerd Connects confirmed that notices have been sent to affected individuals.

Data breaches are serious matters that can cause long term damage. Hackers break into networks so that they can steal your personal information to sell it on the dark web, commit identity theft, financial theft or other frauds. 

How do you know if you were affected? If you have worked for or been a patient at Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. dba Eckerd Connects OR if you received a letter from them saying that your information was impacted in their data breach, contact us to find out if you may be eligible for compensation!

What should you do if you were affected?  If you do receive a data breach notice, save it. Change the passwords to any accounts you currently have and contact an attorney who can help you with next steps by filling out the form on this page!