The Family Online Safety Institute emphasizes three core pillars to promote a balanced approach to online safety:

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Policy

FOSI’s policy team engages at international, national, and state levels, hosting events like “FOSI Briefs the Hill” and “FOSI Briefs the States.”

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Practice

FOSI collaborates with industry to develop best practices and provide feedback on innovative products, ensuring safety is top of mind.

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Parenting

Good Digital Parenting empowers parents and caregivers to confidently navigate the online world with their kids.

Resources

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For Parents

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7 Steps to Good Digital Parenting

Seven practical steps to support parents in building healthy digital habits and open communication at home.

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For Parents

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Digital Reputation Checklist

Be true to yourself when posting your own content.

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For Parents

DeviceSafetyCards

Safety Cards for Your Devices

Don’t just give your child access to a new device without establishing some rules.

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For Parents

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Family Online Safety Agreement For 13 and under

Children under the age of 13 can enjoy the benefits of the online world with strategic guidance from their parents or caregivers.

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For Parents

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Navigating Social Media

Explore the online world thoughtfully and consciously.

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For Parents

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Unlocking Video Games

Spend time playing your child’s favorite video game with them.

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For Parents

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Critical Thinking to Improve Media Literacy

Whether we’re reading comments on a post, content reviews, or news articles, critical thinking skills are crucial online.

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For Parents

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Family Online Safety Agreement For Teens

Teenagers can have a positive relationship with their personal devices and technology, and thrive online in responsible and safe ways.

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Events

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FOSI 2026 Annual Conference
Nov 19

FOSI 2026 Annual Conference

November 19, 2026
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Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
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Policy Work

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FOSI brings together and highlights the best safety messages, tools and methods to reach parents, children and caregivers.

We continually expand our efforts to educate and inform US and International governments, regulators, industry and media on a balanced approach to online safety.

Balancing Safety and Privacy: A Proportionate Age Assurance Approach

Balancing Safety and Privacy: A Proportionate Age Assurance Approach

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FOSI Response to the App Store Accountability Act

FOSI Response to the App Store Accountability Act

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Research

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Beyond Borders: U.S. and Australian Families on Online Safety, Screen Use, and the Digital Lives of Kids

July 09, 2026

FOSI’s Wave Four Online Safety Survey offers a timely look at children’s and parents’ digital perceptions in the U.S. and Australia, with exclusive data gathered before and after Australia’s social media ban took effect.

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Australian Children’s and Parents’ Perceptions of the Recent Social Media Ban

June 08, 2026

This FOSI brief examines Australian children’s and parents’ attitudes toward the social media ban following its implementation, offering timely insights into how families are experiencing one of the most significant digital policy shifts in recent memory.

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A Ban Briefing: Children and Parents’ Perceptions of Social Media and Classroom Smartphone Bans in the U.S. and Australia

A Ban Briefing: Children and Parents’ Perceptions of Social Media and Classroom Smartphone Bans in the U.S. and Australia

December 09, 2025

This research brief examines how parents and children in both the United States and Australia view emerging policy conversations around social media bans and school-based smartphone restrictions.

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FOSI in the News

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June 22, 2026

The Family Online Safety Institute Welcomes OpenAI as Newest Member

Partnership Advances Shared Commitment to Family Safety in the Age of AI Washington, D.C., June 22, 2026 — Today, the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) announces that OpenAI has joined […]

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June 18, 2026

FOSI Response to UK’s Proposed Social Media Ban

We commend the UK government for taking online safety seriously for years, from the ICO’s Children’s Code (AADC) to the Online Safety Act and Ofcom’s thorough research, public communication, and […]

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June 15, 2026

Family Online Safety Institute Hosts 2026 European Forum in Brussels, Convening Global Leaders to Find Common Ground on Online Safety

New Research on Australia’s Social Media Ban Released Alongside Day of Sessions with OECD, Ofcom, and Global Industry Leaders Brussels, Belgium, June 9, 2026 — The Family Online Safety Institute […]

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April 30, 2026

The Family Online Safety Institute Welcomes Bitdefender as Its Newest Member

Washington, D.C., April 30, 2026  —  Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader protecting millions of families worldwide, today announced it has joined the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), an international, non-profit organization […]