FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong for Holistic Mental Health Solutions

Deal News | Feb 26, 2025 | Globenewswire

FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong for Holistic Mental Health Solutions

FullBloom, a leading child development service platform, announced its acquisition of CharacterStrong, a provider of multi-tiered, school-based mental health solutions. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster FullBloom's capabilities in delivering integrated academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions in K-12 schools. CharacterStrong's products, which include innovative curricula and educator resources, are designed to address the growing mental health needs among students. The merger aligns with FullBloom’s mission to create comprehensive support programs that integrate students’ academic and behavioral needs, thus fostering safer educational environments. The CharacterStrong team, including co-founders and key leaders, will integrate into FullBloom’s new mental health division, led by John Norlin. FullBloom continues its focus on offering holistic, wraparound services that aid students in overcoming non-academic barriers to success.

Sectors

  • Education Services
  • Health and Wellness

Geography

  • United States – The primary focus of the companies involved, FullBloom and CharacterStrong, is on educational and mental health services within the United States.

Industry

  • Education Services – The article discusses companies providing educational support services, including academic and behavioral interventions in K-12 schools.
  • Health and Wellness – CharacterStrong offers mental health solutions and interventions aimed at improving student well-being and mental health.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    FullBloomAcquirerCompanyFullBloom is the nation's leading child development services platform, providing academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions and supports to K-12 schools.
    CharacterStrongTarget CompanyCompanyCharacterStrong is a provider of multi-tiered school-based mental health solutions, with products and services that support educators and students in K-12 environments.
    Jeffrey CohenCEO of FullBloomPersonChief Executive Officer of FullBloom, speaking about the strategic importance of the acquisition.
    John NorlinGeneral Manager of FullBloom Mental Health and Co-Founder of CharacterStrongPersonCo-Founder of CharacterStrong and part of FullBloom's new mental health division post-acquisition.
    Lindsay NorlinCo-Founder of CharacterStrongPersonCo-Founder of CharacterStrong, now part of FullBloom's mental health team.
    Houston KraftCo-Founder of CharacterStrongPersonCo-Founder of CharacterStrong, now part of FullBloom's mental health team.
    Dr. Clay CookChief Development Officer of CharacterStrongPersonChief Development Officer of CharacterStrong, part of FullBloom's new mental health division.