“Given the complexities of modern life and the exponential change of new technologies, it is not hard to see why parents and caregivers want to seek a simple solution to the vexed question of how much technology to give their kids and at what age." FOSI’s CEO Stephen Balkam dives into the complexities of online safety and emerging technologies in our latest Good Digital Parenting blog. ✍️Click below to learn more about empowering our kids through balanced + safe tech use and how to be a good digital role model for #InternetSafetyMonth! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ezV4zAFB
Family Online Safety Institute
Technology, Information and Internet
Washington, DC, DC 2,465 followers
About us
The Family Online Safety Institute is an international, non-profit organization which works to make the online world safer for kids and their families. FOSI convenes leaders in industry, government and the non-profit sectors to collaborate and innovate new solutions and policies in the field of online safety. FOSI believes in a bottom-up, multi-stakeholder approach that is evidence-based and empowering. While acknowledging the potential for risks online, we also embrace the positive and enriching use of digital technology in all its forms, which has lead to a foundation for our mission and priorities: enlightened public policy, industry best practice and good digital parenting. FOSI works on a range of specialized initiatives dedicated to issues in online safety, as well as the wider social and cultural effects that technology has on families and young people. We offer A Platform for Good, a project designed to help parents, teachers, and teens to find educational resources and encourage them to connect to the great number of ways that the Internet is used positively. FOSI also hosts free resources such as the Global Resource and Information Directory (GRID), a free, comprehensive portal that monitors, tracks and provides commentary on the efforts of countries around the world. As a top convener in the field, FOSI holds a large-scale annual conference in Washington, DC each year, as well as an annual European forum. Through guidance from our thirty-strong industry membership and an attuned perception to the state of global online safety, we also hold a number of roundtable or forum discussions regionally around the world, and create space for discussion around relevant policy and legislative developments. For more information on FOSI and details of our work, please visit www.fosi.org.
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http://www.fosi.org/
External link for Family Online Safety Institute
- Industry
- Technology, Information and Internet
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Online privacy, Online safety, Digital parenting, Internet legislation, Digital citizenship, Media literacy, Digital inclusion, Data protection, Child protection, Teen identity theft, Student data, Cyberbullying, and Cyber Seniors
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400 7th Street NW
Suite 306
Washington, DC, DC 20004, US
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25 Walbrook
London, EC4N 8AF, GB
Employees at Family Online Safety Institute
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Tami Bhaumik
Vice President of Civility & Partnerships at Roblox | Board Chair | Board Advisor
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Stephen Balkam
Stephen Balkam is an Influencer Founder & CEO, Family Online Safety Institute
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Jonathon Bridgeman
Administrator & Events Specialist @ Family Online Safety Institute | Nonprofit Finance, Operations, & Events Management
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Andrew Zack
Policy Manager at Family Online Safety Institute
Updates
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FOSI is so excited to be a part of Aura’s first-ever Digital Parenthood Summit in NYC on June 4th! The summit convenes bright minds in research, medicine, child psychology, education and advocacy to jumpstart a national conversation around healthy online behaviors and to give parents the tools they need to raise kids who can safely navigate the online world. Interested in attending the summit in person? Register for free at https://lnkd.in/eSrE62K8 ✅ #DigitalParenthood #DigitalParenthoodSummit
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Experiencing firsthand the challenges of internet exposure, Tanya Corrin has turned her struggle into a mission to educate other parents. Her journey from internet trauma to becoming a trauma therapist offers valuable lessons on online safety for our kids. 👨👩👧👦 Click below to read her story and gain insights on how to protect your children in today's tech-driven world. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/evkyx5EU
FOSI | What my Internet Trauma Taught me about Raising Safe and Smart Kids
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Digital Parenting Across Continents 🌎 Our latest Good Digital Parenting blog series features digital parenting perspectives from across the Atlantic. In our first piece, FOSI’s own Charlotte Aynsley breaks down the UK Online Safety Act and the EU Digital Services Act, highlighting what these laws mean for our families. Next, Digital Parenting Coach Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov sheds light on the global challenge of managing children's tech use. Click below to access both resources! And, join us at the FOSI 2024 EU Forum on June 5th in Paris, France to continue learning how we can create a safer digital world for our children. ✅ https://lnkd.in/ewaVPz_X
Perspectives from across the Atlantic: Digital Parenting and the FOSI 2024 European Forum
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“Good Digital Parenting: Ages and Stages,” our newest 2024 EU Forum Panel Announced! ✍️ Featured speakers Charlotte Aynsley, Elizabeth Gosme, Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, and Valiant Richey will discuss raising tech-savvy kids at different ages and developmental stages as well as share some of the most helpful tips, tools, and practices to empower and build confidence in parents as they approach technology with their children. ✅ Visit fosi.org/events to register now and secure your spot for this event on Wednesday, June 5th, in Paris, France!
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Your mental health is just as important as the young people you support. 🤲 Patricia Noel, LMSW from Discord offers self-care tips for trusted adults. Remember to take a moment for yourself every day, check in with your feelings, and seek support when needed. You deserve it! Click below to access this Good Digital Parenting blog post and learn more. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/emN2HR5u
FOSI | Parents: Your Mental Health Matters, Too
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Thank you again to everyone who supported #FOSIBriefsCalifornia. ✍️ Tune in below to see highlights from Assemblymember Josh Hoover as he delivers the keynote address from our event: He notes, “Particularly with the development and increase of social media use among our young people, I think it’s really important that we are striking the right balance when it comes to obviously allowing for parents to engage in that process but also making sure that we have the proper limitations and also regulations on companies that are marketing to our children…” If you couldn’t join us in person, the official event recording is also now available to view at https://lnkd.in/d8XFXQrM. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to watch this insightful discussion dive into tech challenges, online safety innovations, and policy impact in California!
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New Panel Announcement for the FOSI 2024 European Forum! 📢 In an era of rapid technological change, keeping pace can be challenging. Our "Innovations in Online Safety Solutions" panel will explore the latest advancements in products and features, cutting-edge technologies, and effective strategies to educate and protect users. Featured speakers Tami Bhaumik, Mindy Brooks, Luc Delany, and David Hunter will share insights into their companies' groundbreaking work in enhancing online safety. Visit fosi.org/events to register now and secure your spot for this event on Wednesday, June 5th, in Paris, France!
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🌟 Our children's #MentalHealth deserves our attention. 🌟 Did you know that anxiety and stress are top issues for young people? Shairi Turner, MD, MPH from Crisis Text Line highlights the power of social connections in reducing these negative feelings. Click below to learn more about supporting your child's mental well-being in our Good Digital Parenting blog. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ejJQVnZk
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