About FOSI

The Family Online Safety Institute is an international, non-profit organization which works to make the online world safer for kids and their families.

The Family Online Safety Institute brings a unique, international perspective to the potential risks, harms as well as the rewards of our online lives.
FOSI’s 30+ members are among the leading telecommunications, social media, cybersecurity, gaming and internet companies in the world. Our work encompasses public policy, industry best practices, and good digital parenting.

FOSI’s Mission

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.  Through research, resources, events and special projects, FOSI promotes a culture of responsibility online and encourages a sense of digital citizenship for all.

Promoting the 3 P's

Policy

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 governments, regulators, industry and media around the world on a balanced approach to online safety.

Practice

In recent years, we have expanded our highly regarded international roundtables to include larger seminars and conferences. FOSI hosts an annual international conference and exhibition to highlight the extraordinary work, products and services that exist today.

Parenting

Need help talking with your kids about online safety? Want to know about parental controls? Looking for a simple set of rules to use with your children? FOSI’s Good Digital Parenting provides you with videos, tip sheets, resources, blogs, and more.
FOSI In the News

Our Values

FOSI aims to be inclusive, transparent and non-partisan in all that we do.  We believe in a bottom-up, multi-stakeholder approach that is evidence-based and empowering.  While acknowledging the many and varied risks and threats online, FOSI also promotes the positive and enriching use of digital technology in all its forms.

Become a member

The Family Online Safety Institute is widely acknowledged as the organization of choice for those who are serious about their corporate social responsibilities and believe that family online safety is the key to a better Internet.

Meet the Team

Get to know our members and staff who are striving to make the online world a safer place for kids and their families.