Youth and Shelter Services Data Breach Settlement
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What happened
Youth and Shelter Services suffered a cybersecurity incident in September 2023 that potentially exposed files containing private information. The exposed data may have included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account information, medical information, health insurance information, and government-issued identification numbers. Youth and Shelter Services denies wrongdoing and the court has not decided the case.
Do you qualify?
Anyone whose Private Information was potentially impacted in the September 2023 Youth and Shelter Services data incident affecting their computer systems.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Documented Losses Reimbursement
$2,500 eachSettlement Class Members who incurred actual, documented out-of-pocket losses due to the Data Incident can be reimbursed up to $2,500.00 for expenses occurring between September 2023 and July 20, 2026. Covered expenses include losses from identity theft or fraud, credit report fees, credit monitoring fees, ID replacement costs, and postage to contact banks by mail. Proof such as receipts is required.
Alternate Cash Payment
$50 eachSettlement Class Members may claim a one-time $50.00 cash payment instead of the documented losses reimbursement. No proof or explanation is required to claim this payment.
Who is in the class
All living individuals in the United States whose Private Information was potentially compromised in the Data Incident, including all individuals who were mailed notice of the Data Incident from Defendant.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a valid and timely Claim Form online through the settlement website, or download and mail the form to the Settlement Administrator. The claim deadline is July 20, 2026.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Youth and Shelter Services Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 20, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Youth and Shelter Services Data Breach Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the Youth and Shelter Services Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Simpluris is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at youthshelterservicesdatasettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Youth and Shelter Services Data Breach Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for August 3, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
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