Family Online Safety Institute
@famonlinesafety.bsky.social
Working to make the online world safer for kids and their families through enlightened public policy, industry best practices and good digital parenting. ✅
What an incredible day! 💻✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times in Washington, DC. The conversations, connections, and ideas shared made this year’s event one of our most engaging yet. ✅
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times in Washington, DC. The conversations, connections, and ideas shared made this year’s event one of our most engaging yet. ✅
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
What an incredible day! 💻✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times in Washington, DC. The conversations, connections, and ideas shared made this year’s event one of our most engaging yet. ✅
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times in Washington, DC. The conversations, connections, and ideas shared made this year’s event one of our most engaging yet. ✅
We just wrapped a powerful session at the #FOSI2025: “What is the FTC’s Role in Online Safety?”
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson joined Cecilia Kang of The New York Times for a conversation about the evolving role in protecting children and families online. ✅
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson joined Cecilia Kang of The New York Times for a conversation about the evolving role in protecting children and families online. ✅
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We just wrapped a powerful session at the #FOSI2025: “What is the FTC’s Role in Online Safety?”
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson joined Cecilia Kang of The New York Times for a conversation about the evolving role in protecting children and families online. ✅
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson joined Cecilia Kang of The New York Times for a conversation about the evolving role in protecting children and families online. ✅
🎥 In this week’s Andrew the Policy Guy, Andrew Zack previews what’s ahead at next week’s #FOSI2025 Annual Conference — from new policies and platform shifts to the growing influence of generative AI.
🎟️ Watch to learn more + register for the livestream next week! www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
🎟️ Watch to learn more + register for the livestream next week! www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🎥 In this week’s Andrew the Policy Guy, Andrew Zack previews what’s ahead at next week’s #FOSI2025 Annual Conference — from new policies and platform shifts to the growing influence of generative AI.
🎟️ Watch to learn more + register for the livestream next week! www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
🎟️ Watch to learn more + register for the livestream next week! www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
🧠 ReThink Citizens is hosting a free, youth-led virtual workshop October 30th, at 7:30 p.m. EST that explores how young people are using social media, the challenges they face, and what families can do to encourage healthy online habits. ✍️💭
Register here: ➡️ rethinkcitizens.org/youth-squad/
Register here: ➡️ rethinkcitizens.org/youth-squad/
October 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🧠 ReThink Citizens is hosting a free, youth-led virtual workshop October 30th, at 7:30 p.m. EST that explores how young people are using social media, the challenges they face, and what families can do to encourage healthy online habits. ✍️💭
Register here: ➡️ rethinkcitizens.org/youth-squad/
Register here: ➡️ rethinkcitizens.org/youth-squad/
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out — Registration Closing Soon!
The countdown is on for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times, happening November 10th in Washington, D.C.
Seats are almost gone, register now! 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
The countdown is on for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times, happening November 10th in Washington, D.C.
Seats are almost gone, register now! 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
October 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out — Registration Closing Soon!
The countdown is on for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times, happening November 10th in Washington, D.C.
Seats are almost gone, register now! 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
The countdown is on for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times, happening November 10th in Washington, D.C.
Seats are almost gone, register now! 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
New from FOSI: Balancing Safety & Privacy – A Proportionate Age Assurance Approach.
A flexible, inclusive framework for how platforms, industry, and regulators can protect kids online while respecting privacy.
🔗 fosi.org/policy/balancing-safety-and-privacy-a-proportionate-age-assurance-approach
A flexible, inclusive framework for how platforms, industry, and regulators can protect kids online while respecting privacy.
🔗 fosi.org/policy/balancing-safety-and-privacy-a-proportionate-age-assurance-approach
October 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
New from FOSI: Balancing Safety & Privacy – A Proportionate Age Assurance Approach.
A flexible, inclusive framework for how platforms, industry, and regulators can protect kids online while respecting privacy.
🔗 fosi.org/policy/balancing-safety-and-privacy-a-proportionate-age-assurance-approach
A flexible, inclusive framework for how platforms, industry, and regulators can protect kids online while respecting privacy.
🔗 fosi.org/policy/balancing-safety-and-privacy-a-proportionate-age-assurance-approach
🌈 Join us from 12–1 PM EST. We’ll explore how families can create affirming spaces, understand the role of online communities, and build stronger, lasting connections with LGBTQ+ youth. 💬✨
There’s still time to register:
👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
There’s still time to register:
👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🌈 Join us from 12–1 PM EST. We’ll explore how families can create affirming spaces, understand the role of online communities, and build stronger, lasting connections with LGBTQ+ youth. 💬✨
There’s still time to register:
👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
There’s still time to register:
👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Tickets are going fast for FOSI 2025 Annual Conference! 🎟️
New panel confirmed: Same Platforms, Different Experiences: Gender and Online Harm — exploring how boys, girls & diverse youth experience the internet differently.
👉 Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
New panel confirmed: Same Platforms, Different Experiences: Gender and Online Harm — exploring how boys, girls & diverse youth experience the internet differently.
👉 Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
October 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Tickets are going fast for FOSI 2025 Annual Conference! 🎟️
New panel confirmed: Same Platforms, Different Experiences: Gender and Online Harm — exploring how boys, girls & diverse youth experience the internet differently.
👉 Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
New panel confirmed: Same Platforms, Different Experiences: Gender and Online Harm — exploring how boys, girls & diverse youth experience the internet differently.
👉 Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
The October issue of The Assurance is live: Behind the Screen — Deepfakes & Misinformation. 👀
Explore the risks, policy responses, and how families can help teens question what they see.
👉 Read here: us9.campaign-archive.com?e=[UNIQID]&u...
Explore the risks, policy responses, and how families can help teens question what they see.
👉 Read here: us9.campaign-archive.com?e=[UNIQID]&u...
October 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The October issue of The Assurance is live: Behind the Screen — Deepfakes & Misinformation. 👀
Explore the risks, policy responses, and how families can help teens question what they see.
👉 Read here: us9.campaign-archive.com?e=[UNIQID]&u...
Explore the risks, policy responses, and how families can help teens question what they see.
👉 Read here: us9.campaign-archive.com?e=[UNIQID]&u...
🔐 It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
We’ve teamed up with @1Password to launch The FOSI Guide to Cybersecurity — practical tips for families on strong passwords, phishing, safe sharing & more. 🌐✨
📖 Read the full guide now! -https://fosi.org/program/the-fosi-guide-to-cybersecurity-with-1password/
We’ve teamed up with @1Password to launch The FOSI Guide to Cybersecurity — practical tips for families on strong passwords, phishing, safe sharing & more. 🌐✨
📖 Read the full guide now! -https://fosi.org/program/the-fosi-guide-to-cybersecurity-with-1password/
October 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🔐 It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
We’ve teamed up with @1Password to launch The FOSI Guide to Cybersecurity — practical tips for families on strong passwords, phishing, safe sharing & more. 🌐✨
📖 Read the full guide now! -https://fosi.org/program/the-fosi-guide-to-cybersecurity-with-1password/
We’ve teamed up with @1Password to launch The FOSI Guide to Cybersecurity — practical tips for families on strong passwords, phishing, safe sharing & more. 🌐✨
📖 Read the full guide now! -https://fosi.org/program/the-fosi-guide-to-cybersecurity-with-1password/
🌈 Supporting LGBTQ+ young people starts at home. 🏡 Join our special webinar with the @BTWFoundation to learn how families can create affirming spaces and build lasting connections. 🗓️ October 15, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1 PM EST
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#LGBTQYouth #FamilySupport #OnlineSafety
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#LGBTQYouth #FamilySupport #OnlineSafety
October 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🌈 Supporting LGBTQ+ young people starts at home. 🏡 Join our special webinar with the @BTWFoundation to learn how families can create affirming spaces and build lasting connections. 🗓️ October 15, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1 PM EST
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#LGBTQYouth #FamilySupport #OnlineSafety
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#LGBTQYouth #FamilySupport #OnlineSafety
How are teens using genAI in 2025? 🤔
At the FOSI 2025 Annual Conference, a new Research Reaction panel with Amanda Lenhart, Alanna Powers-O'Brien, Anne-Sophie Seret, and Sunny Xun Liu will discuss this crucial topic.
Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
At the FOSI 2025 Annual Conference, a new Research Reaction panel with Amanda Lenhart, Alanna Powers-O'Brien, Anne-Sophie Seret, and Sunny Xun Liu will discuss this crucial topic.
Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
October 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
How are teens using genAI in 2025? 🤔
At the FOSI 2025 Annual Conference, a new Research Reaction panel with Amanda Lenhart, Alanna Powers-O'Brien, Anne-Sophie Seret, and Sunny Xun Liu will discuss this crucial topic.
Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
At the FOSI 2025 Annual Conference, a new Research Reaction panel with Amanda Lenhart, Alanna Powers-O'Brien, Anne-Sophie Seret, and Sunny Xun Liu will discuss this crucial topic.
Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
Creating a safer digital world for kids takes all of us. 🌐✨
The newly launched @Pledge2Protect campaign from @Know2Protect calls on families & communities to move from awareness to action against online child exploitation.
Join us, take the pledge & learn more: www.dhs.gov/know2protect
The newly launched @Pledge2Protect campaign from @Know2Protect calls on families & communities to move from awareness to action against online child exploitation.
Join us, take the pledge & learn more: www.dhs.gov/know2protect
September 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Creating a safer digital world for kids takes all of us. 🌐✨
The newly launched @Pledge2Protect campaign from @Know2Protect calls on families & communities to move from awareness to action against online child exploitation.
Join us, take the pledge & learn more: www.dhs.gov/know2protect
The newly launched @Pledge2Protect campaign from @Know2Protect calls on families & communities to move from awareness to action against online child exploitation.
Join us, take the pledge & learn more: www.dhs.gov/know2protect
How can we better prepare teens for online safety as they head back to school? 🏫 Join us and Snapchat to learn about "The Keys: A Guide to Digital Safety." 🔑 We'll be live with Snapchat's Jacqueline Beauchere and FOSI's Andrew Zack.
Tuesday, Sept 30, 1-1:30 PM ET
snapchat.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Tuesday, Sept 30, 1-1:30 PM ET
snapchat.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
How can we better prepare teens for online safety as they head back to school? 🏫 Join us and Snapchat to learn about "The Keys: A Guide to Digital Safety." 🔑 We'll be live with Snapchat's Jacqueline Beauchere and FOSI's Andrew Zack.
Tuesday, Sept 30, 1-1:30 PM ET
snapchat.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Tuesday, Sept 30, 1-1:30 PM ET
snapchat.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The FOSI 2025 lineup just keeps growing! 🚀 We're excited to announce even more incredible speakers and thought leaders joining our roster.
Secure your spot to hear from all our speakers. Register today: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
#FOSI2025 #OnlineSafety #TechPolicy
Secure your spot to hear from all our speakers. Register today: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
#FOSI2025 #OnlineSafety #TechPolicy
September 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The FOSI 2025 lineup just keeps growing! 🚀 We're excited to announce even more incredible speakers and thought leaders joining our roster.
Secure your spot to hear from all our speakers. Register today: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
#FOSI2025 #OnlineSafety #TechPolicy
Secure your spot to hear from all our speakers. Register today: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
#FOSI2025 #OnlineSafety #TechPolicy
New speakers just announced for FOSI 2025! 💡 Don't miss your chance to hear from experts on the most pressing issues in online safety and tech policy. Their insights are crucial as we work to build a safer digital world.
Secure your spot and join the conversation: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
Secure your spot and join the conversation: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
September 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New speakers just announced for FOSI 2025! 💡 Don't miss your chance to hear from experts on the most pressing issues in online safety and tech policy. Their insights are crucial as we work to build a safer digital world.
Secure your spot and join the conversation: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
Secure your spot and join the conversation: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
🤝 Yesterday, our FOSI members came together at Amazon's HQ2 for our annual in-person meeting. It was an incredible day of collaboration, as we worked toward a shared goal: a safer digital world. 🌐A big thank you to Amazon for hosting and to all our members for their continued commitment and passion.
September 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🤝 Yesterday, our FOSI members came together at Amazon's HQ2 for our annual in-person meeting. It was an incredible day of collaboration, as we worked toward a shared goal: a safer digital world. 🌐A big thank you to Amazon for hosting and to all our members for their continued commitment and passion.
✅ A huge thank you to all who joined our "Battle of the Beltway"! Delegates from Virginia and Maryland, alongside policy experts, had a powerful conversation on how different state approaches are shaping kids' online safety. A big thanks to our State Policy Lead, Marissa Edmund.Stay tuned for more.🌟
September 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
✅ A huge thank you to all who joined our "Battle of the Beltway"! Delegates from Virginia and Maryland, alongside policy experts, had a powerful conversation on how different state approaches are shaping kids' online safety. A big thanks to our State Policy Lead, Marissa Edmund.Stay tuned for more.🌟
⚖️ Battle of the Beltway: Virginia vs. Maryland on kids' online safety. VA has a 1-hour social media limit, while MD has an updated Age-Appropriate Design Code. What do these laws mean? Join us in Arlington on Sept 17 at 3 PM for a roundtable with FOSI and state delegates. fosi.org/event/fosi-b...
September 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
⚖️ Battle of the Beltway: Virginia vs. Maryland on kids' online safety. VA has a 1-hour social media limit, while MD has an updated Age-Appropriate Design Code. What do these laws mean? Join us in Arlington on Sept 17 at 3 PM for a roundtable with FOSI and state delegates. fosi.org/event/fosi-b...
📢 We’re excited to announce our first featured speaker for #FOSI2025: FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson.
With years of experience in government & law, Chairman Ferguson leads the FTC’s mission to protect consumers & ensure fair competition. 🌟
👉 Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
With years of experience in government & law, Chairman Ferguson leads the FTC’s mission to protect consumers & ensure fair competition. 🌟
👉 Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
September 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
📢 We’re excited to announce our first featured speaker for #FOSI2025: FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson.
With years of experience in government & law, Chairman Ferguson leads the FTC’s mission to protect consumers & ensure fair competition. 🌟
👉 Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
With years of experience in government & law, Chairman Ferguson leads the FTC’s mission to protect consumers & ensure fair competition. 🌟
👉 Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
⚖️ Virginia vs. Maryland: two very different approaches to kids’ online safety. From a 1-hour social media limit to a new Age-Appropriate Design Code—what does this patchwork mean for families & industry? 📱📢
Join us on September 17, 2025 for a roundtable discussion! 👉 fosi.org/event/fosi-b...
Join us on September 17, 2025 for a roundtable discussion! 👉 fosi.org/event/fosi-b...
September 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
⚖️ Virginia vs. Maryland: two very different approaches to kids’ online safety. From a 1-hour social media limit to a new Age-Appropriate Design Code—what does this patchwork mean for families & industry? 📱📢
Join us on September 17, 2025 for a roundtable discussion! 👉 fosi.org/event/fosi-b...
Join us on September 17, 2025 for a roundtable discussion! 👉 fosi.org/event/fosi-b...
💡 Teacher Tip of the Day
High School Counselor Regina Brown shares an important reminder: AI tools can support student learning, but they shouldn’t replace a child’s own thinking and creativity. 💭🌟
📘 Explore more teacher perspectives in our new back-to-school resource: fosi.org/program/teac...
High School Counselor Regina Brown shares an important reminder: AI tools can support student learning, but they shouldn’t replace a child’s own thinking and creativity. 💭🌟
📘 Explore more teacher perspectives in our new back-to-school resource: fosi.org/program/teac...
August 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
💡 Teacher Tip of the Day
High School Counselor Regina Brown shares an important reminder: AI tools can support student learning, but they shouldn’t replace a child’s own thinking and creativity. 💭🌟
📘 Explore more teacher perspectives in our new back-to-school resource: fosi.org/program/teac...
High School Counselor Regina Brown shares an important reminder: AI tools can support student learning, but they shouldn’t replace a child’s own thinking and creativity. 💭🌟
📘 Explore more teacher perspectives in our new back-to-school resource: fosi.org/program/teac...
😴📱 Bedtime matters! Today’s Teacher Tip from elementary school teacher Jo Ann Vroustouris reminds parents to limit screen time before bed.
Phones, tablets & TVs can make it harder for kids to sleep—while a well-rested child is ready to learn, focus & thrive. 📚
fosi.org/program/teac...
Phones, tablets & TVs can make it harder for kids to sleep—while a well-rested child is ready to learn, focus & thrive. 📚
fosi.org/program/teac...
August 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
😴📱 Bedtime matters! Today’s Teacher Tip from elementary school teacher Jo Ann Vroustouris reminds parents to limit screen time before bed.
Phones, tablets & TVs can make it harder for kids to sleep—while a well-rested child is ready to learn, focus & thrive. 📚
fosi.org/program/teac...
Phones, tablets & TVs can make it harder for kids to sleep—while a well-rested child is ready to learn, focus & thrive. 📚
fosi.org/program/teac...
🎙️ New podcast alert!
FOSI’s Alanna Powers recently joined @1password.bsky.social’s Random But Memorable to unpack the secrets of secure digital parenting + keeping kids safe online.
🔗 Listen here: randombutmemorable.simplecast.com/episodes/saf...
🎥 Catch part of the conversation below!
FOSI’s Alanna Powers recently joined @1password.bsky.social’s Random But Memorable to unpack the secrets of secure digital parenting + keeping kids safe online.
🔗 Listen here: randombutmemorable.simplecast.com/episodes/saf...
🎥 Catch part of the conversation below!
August 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🎙️ New podcast alert!
FOSI’s Alanna Powers recently joined @1password.bsky.social’s Random But Memorable to unpack the secrets of secure digital parenting + keeping kids safe online.
🔗 Listen here: randombutmemorable.simplecast.com/episodes/saf...
🎥 Catch part of the conversation below!
FOSI’s Alanna Powers recently joined @1password.bsky.social’s Random But Memorable to unpack the secrets of secure digital parenting + keeping kids safe online.
🔗 Listen here: randombutmemorable.simplecast.com/episodes/saf...
🎥 Catch part of the conversation below!
Join us on September 9th from 12–1 PM EST for our latest webinar, "Cellphones, Chatbots, and Classrooms: Navigating Tech Together" ✅
Gain useful strategies, ask questions, & be part of an important conversation about the future of digital learning. ✏️📱
Register now! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Gain useful strategies, ask questions, & be part of an important conversation about the future of digital learning. ✏️📱
Register now! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Join us on September 9th from 12–1 PM EST for our latest webinar, "Cellphones, Chatbots, and Classrooms: Navigating Tech Together" ✅
Gain useful strategies, ask questions, & be part of an important conversation about the future of digital learning. ✏️📱
Register now! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Gain useful strategies, ask questions, & be part of an important conversation about the future of digital learning. ✏️📱
Register now! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...