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Family Engagement: Privacy & Safety

Learn how to help your kids and teens think critically and practice safe ways to protect themselves and others when using technology.

The FACE Toolkit features hand-picked selections of our best family content, making it easy to share recommendations and helpful advice that address parents and caregivers' concerns. Below, you'll find resources for all grades in a variety of formats and multiple languages to meet the communication needs of your school and families. 

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Privacy & Safety

Talking to kids about online privacy is like talking to them about not opening the front door to strangers. Help them set strong passwords and use privacy settings. When we explain what personal information is OK to share and whom to trust, we protect them against grooming, AI companions, and other tricky situations. And even when new apps pop up and platform settings change, the human skills remain the same. Critical thinking and knowing how to assess risks—and when to get a trusted adult—is the best way to stay safe and ahead of the game.

Format
Quick Tip
Language(s)
English
Format
Podcast
Language(s)
English
Basics of Online Safety

From YouTube videos to Minecraft, young kids love learning and playing online! These steps can keep them safe.☝🏼🔐

Format
Text Message/Social Media
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Grades K–2
Family Game Cards
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Grades 3–5
Family Game Cards
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Video
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Tip Sheet, PDF
Language(s)
English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese
Format
Podcast
Language(s)
English
Sharing Online

Many kids will naturally want to share about themselves online. Talk with them about what's OK to share and what to keep private. 🔒

Format
Text Message/Social Media
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Video
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Grades 6–8
Family Game Cards
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Grades 9–12
Family Game Cards
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Tip Sheet, PDF
Language(s)
English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese
Resource
Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Program Member Hub