Parent Resources
All external information provided on this resource page are intended to provide, streamline, and guide parents to publicly available information directed at Internet Safety. The South Florida ICAC Task Force does not market, advise on, nor is affiliated with products that may be developed by the external parties. When purchasing products, always use caution and conduct thorough comparative research.
NetSmartz
NetSmartz is an online safety education program developed by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). The program's goal is to help children, tweens, and teens, as well as their parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement, learn how to be safer online and offline. NetSmartz offers age-appropriate resources, including videos, games, downloadable activities, and presentations, to help people recognize and avoid potential dangers, and to promote communication between adults and children.
Childnet International
Thorn shares useful resources, tips, and expert information designed to help parents & caregivers talk to their kids about online safety. They work directly with children and young people from the ages of 3 to 18 on a weekly basis, as well as parents, caregivers, teachers and professionals, finding out about their real experiences online, and the positive things they are doing as well as sharing safety advice.
Cyber Wise
CyberWise is a resource site for BUSY grownups seeking to help youth use tech safely and wisely. Today Cyberwise is the companion site to Cyber Civics™, the middle school digital literacy program taught in 48 US states and internationally.
Consumer Notice
Threats to children’s internet safety include invasions of privacy, cyberbullying, sexting and harassment. Options to protect your children include parental controls, apps and tracking software. But the most effective way to keep your kids safe is to talk with them about online risks, how to avoid them and how they can come to you when something goes wrong.
Connect Safely
ConnectSafely is a Silicon Valley, Calif.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating people about online safety, privacy, security and digital wellness. We offer in-depth guides and “quick-guides” for parents, educators, youth and policymakers along with resources for seniors and other adults.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media helps families make smart media choices. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. Our Parent Concerns and Parent Blog help families understand and navigate the problems and possibilities of raising children in the digital age.
Be Internet Awesome
To make the most of the Internet, kids need to be prepared to make smart decisions. Be Internet Awesome teaches kids the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety so they can explore the online world with confidence.