Family Online Safety Institute

Facebook, MacArthur Foundation, Mozilla, and the Family Online Safety Institute Launch Project:Connect

WASHINGTON, DC - April 18, 2013 - Facebook, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Mozilla, and the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) today announced a series of activities to advance healthy online experiences so young people can more easily make smart and responsible choices on the Internet.

"Supporting healthy online communities is a top priority for MacArthur," said Connie Yowell, Director of Education at the MacArthur Foundation. "Research shows us that the Internet has become a place where young people are learning and growing. The online world is rapidly becoming a hub for civic activity and lifelong learning, and we need to give youth the tools they need to become engaged and responsible digital citizens."

T-Mobile USA Partners with FOSI to Champion Best Digital Practices

T-Mobile becomes newest member of FOSI, bringing the latest in innovation and mobile security to leading online safety organization

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) announced that T-Mobile will become the newest member of FOSI. T-Mobile USA is committed to protecting kids and families while providing innovative new products and services to millions of customers.

"We look forward to collaborating with T-Mobile to help families make the best choices about their online behavior," said Stephen Balkam, CEO of FOSI. "With smartphones continuing to increase in popularity, it's more important than ever for kids to understand the benefits and risks associated with the Internet. T-Mobile brings a vast array of services and years of experience to help us promote smarter digital practices to a broader network."

Have YOU Taken the Pledge? A Platform for Good Asks Internet Users to Use Their Online Power for Good

Taking "A Pledge for Good" Means Joining a Movement of Positive Internet Use

WASHINGTON, DC - February 5, 2013 - A Platform for Good (PfG), a project of The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), is asking everyone to pledge to use their power for good. The launch of A Pledge for Good coincides with Safer Internet Day, an international event which aims to help make the online community a safer, more respectful place.

The pledge consists of a simple but powerful statement: "I will use my power for good," and will support teens and parents in using the Internet to create a movement of positive interactions – from reaching out to old friends, sharing compliments, or becoming virtual volunteers.