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Why We're Launching Sunlight Health

Why We're Launching Sunlight Health
A future where families at the crossroads of justice and healthcare find flourishing—not fault.
The Vision
For too long, America's justice and healthcare systems have operated in silos. Families caught between these systems face fragmented care, missed opportunities for intervention, and outcomes that fall short of what's possible. At Sunlight Health, we're changing that.
We envision a coordinated ecosystem where justice and healthcare share direction, data, and dollars—finally working as one to stabilize families and prevent crisis before it happens. It's not just about treating symptoms or managing cases. It's about creating one family, one plan, one connected system.
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Our Journey: From Advocacy to Care Coordination
30+ Years of Trust, Now Bridging Two Systems
Since 1993, CasaManager has been the trusted technology partner for CASA and Guardian ad Litem programs nationwide. We've supported more than 16 programs in California alone, helping them serve over 4,000 children at any given time.
Now, with Sunlight Health, we're bringing that same proven approach into healthcare—connecting justice-involved families with Medi-Cal Enhanced Care Management (ECM) support to improve outcomes and reduce foster placements.
Our Evolution:
  • 1993: CasaManager launches, supporting CASA programs nationwide
  • 2023: Your Case Plan launches as a shared platform for legal representation
  • 2025: Sunlight Health bridges advocacy and Medi-Cal with justice-powered care coordination
  • Future: Building national justice-health infrastructure to reunify and revitalize American families
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What Makes Sunlight Health Different
Justice-Powered Enhanced Care Management
Sunlight Health provides the infrastructure, compliance, and technology that allows trusted community-based advocates to partner directly with health plans under CalAIM's ECM model. We connect legal advocates and Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans through shared workflows that:
  • Unlock new funding for advocacy organizations
  • Help health plans meet engagement and quality targets
  • Deliver measurable improvements in family stability and reunification
We empower trusted advocates to deliver coordinated care through Medi-Cal's Enhanced Care Management program—bringing together the expertise of family advocates with the resources of healthcare systems.
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Led by People Who've Lived It—and Built It
Our Leadership
Kyle Sobus, CEO, Sunlight Health
"I've spent my personal and professional life at the intersection of healthcare and child welfare. Now we're building the bridge between them so that families can flourish."
Ryan O'Donnell, Co-Founder & CEO, Sunlight Group
"As a former foster parent, I saw too many children get stuck in foster care due to communication breakdowns. We're building a better way."
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Guided by Expertise
Our Advisors
Alex Briscoe
With a background in Medicaid policy and administration, emergency medical services, youth voice and crisis counseling, and safety net design and administration, Alex is a trusted expert on mental health and Medicaid reform. He has led county behavioral health systems, including the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency where he developed innovative new approaches to expanding care. Alex's expertise in designing and administering mental and physical health programs across medically fragile, child welfare, juvenile justice, and early childhood systems makes him an ideal partner for driving change in California.
Cassie Choi
Cassie is a passionate healthcare leader with 17 years of experience in clinical operations and digital health innovation. Starting as a registered nurse, she has since worked with innovative startups, guiding them to build scalable operations, secure funding, and deliver meaningful improvements in patient outcomes. Skilled in creating novel care models, reducing costs, and building collaborative teams, Cassie excels at blending strategic vision with compassionate leadership.
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The Impact We're Building
30+ years supporting family advocates nationwide
16+ CASA and Dependency organizations partnered across California
4,000+ California families supported through our platforms
These aren't just numbers. They represent children who stayed with their families, parents who got the support they needed, and advocates who finally had the tools to coordinate care effectively.
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Join Us in Building the Bridge
If you're a CASA program, family defense provider, or Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan ready to collaborate, let's build a better model together.
Sunlight Health is part of the Sunlight Group—a family of companies transforming how family advocates, legal defense providers, and health plans collaborate to deliver whole-person care and help families thrive.
Ready to partner? Visit sunlighthealth.org or reach out at <info@sunlighthealth.org>
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Bridging America's justice and healthcare systems to strengthen families.
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