FOSI is a leading international, non-profit organization dedicated to creating a safer Internet for all.Working to make the online world safer for kids and their families through enlightened public policy, industry best practice and good digital parenting.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs and Issues**: FOSI's work focuses on critical issues such as children's online health, safety, and privacy, which are significant societal concerns. The report from the Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force, which FOSI contributed to, provides guidance for families, industry, researchers, and policymakers, addressing a broad range of online safety issues[1].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: FOSI's research and initiatives aim to enhance the digital wellbeing of teens and parents, which can lead to improved mental health, better social interactions, and overall quality of life. For example, their study on wellbeing in the digital age and their bi-annual survey on online safety are designed to understand and improve digital life experiences[1][5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: FOSI encourages a culture of responsibility online, supports grassroots movements to combat cyberbullying and other negative behaviors, and collaborates with industry and government to develop policies and programs that promote positive online behaviors[4].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: By involving youth in the research process, advocating for federal legislation to protect online health and safety, and promoting transparency and data access for researchers, FOSI's work contributes significantly to community well-being and the broader societal goal of creating a safer and more responsible online environment[1].