Family Online Safety Institute

The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) works to make the online world safer for kids and their families. We do this by identifying and promoting best practices, tools and methods in the field of online safety that also respect free expression. Our members help shape public policy, highlight new technologies, promote education and convene special events. FOSI brings together leaders in government, industry and the nonprofit world to collaborate with one another and develop new solutions to keep children safe in our Web 2.0 world.

With roundtables, forums and conferences around the globe, FOSI plays an important role in driving the international debate. Keep up to date on the latest online safety issues with FOSI’s widely-acclaimed events, or check out the latest on our YouTube channel.

State of Online Safety Report, 2011 Edition

FOSI presents a report for 2011 based upon the findings from GRID - the Global Resource and Information Directory. Learn more

Teens, Kindness and Cruelty on Social Network Sites

How American teens navigate the new world of "digital citizenship". A new study released. Learn more

FOSI Global Resource & Information Directory

In recognition of Safer Internet Day on February 8th, 2011, FOSI is making this comprehensive resource publically available and free. Learn more

Family Online Safety Contract

Check out our Resources tab featuring helpful tips for parents and kids during back-to-school season, and download a copy of our safety contract here.