Every student deserves
tools for integrity.
We bring Be Candid's clinically-informed accountability platform to students for free — funded entirely by corporate sponsors, foundations, and community supporters.
1 in 3
Teens report compulsive screen use
73%
Of Title I students lack digital wellness tools
$0
Cost to students — sponsors cover everything
24
Digital rivals our assessment identifies
Digital wellness shouldn't be a privilege
Compulsive digital behavior doesn't discriminate by zip code — but access to help does. Students in underprivileged communities face the same struggles with pornography, social media addiction, gambling, and isolation, but without the family resources, therapy access, or school programs to address them.
Be Candid was built on Jay Stringer's Unwanted research — a clinically-studied framework that helps people understand why, not just track what. The Conversation Coach, the Stringer journal framework, the accountability partner system — these aren't luxury features. They're the foundation of digital wellness.
Through our sponsorship program, every student receives the full Be Candid Pro experience: AI coaching, guided journaling, partner accountability, crisis detection, and end-to-end encrypted privacy. No credit card. No trial period. No ads. Just tools that work.
“Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.”
— Fred Rogers
What every sponsored student receives
Full Be Candid Pro — the same platform used by thousands of adults. No watered-down version.
Rival Assessment
Identify personal digital struggles through our clinically-studied behavioral test
Candid Journal
Private guided journaling based on Jay Stringer's research framework
AI Coaching
On-demand conversation coach trained in empathetic, non-judgmental guidance
Accountability Partners
Peer or mentor connections with privacy-first monitoring
Focus Board
Daily streak tracking, momentum scoring, and milestone celebrations
Crisis Detection
Real-time sentiment analysis with immediate access to crisis resources
End-to-End Encryption
Zero-knowledge architecture — not even we can read student data
Screen Time Controls
Conscious consumption tools that empower rather than restrict
How sponsorship works
Sponsors Fund
Corporate sponsors, foundations, and individuals fund student licenses through annual commitments.
Schools Partner
We partner with Title I schools, counselors, and youth organizations to identify students who need support.
Students Access
Each student gets a free Be Candid Pro account — journaling, AI coaching, accountability partners, and the full platform.
Impact Reported
Sponsors receive anonymized impact data: engagement rates, streak growth, and qualitative outcomes.
Choose your impact
$10 sponsors one student for a full year. Every tier includes impact reporting and recognition.
Seed Sponsor
$500/yr
50 students
- check_circle50 student licenses for 1 year
- check_circleLogo on sponsor wall
- check_circleQuarterly impact report
- check_circleTax-deductible receipt
Growth Sponsor
$2,500/yr
250 students
- check_circle250 student licenses for 1 year
- check_circleFeatured logo placement
- check_circleMonthly impact dashboard
- check_circleCo-branded school launch
- check_circleCase study participation
Impact Partner
$10,000/yr
1,000+ students
- check_circle1,000+ student licenses
- check_circleNamed program sponsorship
- check_circleExecutive impact briefings
- check_circlePress release inclusion
- check_circleAdvisory board invitation
- check_circleCustom integration support
Not a corporation? Individual donations start at $10 and sponsor one student for a full year.
Make a personal donationarrow_forwardBring Be Candid to your campus — at no cost
If you're a school counselor, administrator, or youth organization leader, we'd love to partner with you. Sponsored students receive individual accounts with full privacy protections.
We handle the technology. You handle the relationships. Together, we give students the tools to understand their digital habits and build lasting integrity.
No cost to the school or students
HIPAA-compliant privacy protections
Counselor dashboard for aggregate insights (no individual data)
Crisis detection with 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline integration
Works on any device — phone, tablet, laptop
School Dashboard
Anonymized aggregate data only
Invest in the next generation
Your sponsorship gives students the tools to understand their patterns, build accountability, and develop lasting digital integrity.