Qwest Communications and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children have developed a comprehensive campaign providing parents with the necessary resources to establish safer online practices for their families.
The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is a federal law enacted by Congress in December 2000 to address concerns about access to offensive content over the Internet on school and library computers.


The Internet is a great educational resource for children.  By surfing online, kids can find help for their schoolwork, gather information for research projects, expand their view of the world, connect with friends and family, and discover endless opportunities for educational entertainment.  

But parents and guardians must also consider the potential risks the Internet presents to children.

Links For Parents

Become a Safer Surfer
Stay current about online safety issues with lessons on protecting your children online, understanding social networking sites, the latest software for your PC and how to protect your identity.
Parents Summer Safety-Net Test
Take a short 10 minute test that will provide you with an instant assessment of your family's Internet practices and recommend tools to help improve them.

Social Networking Sites
Social networking sites such as MySpace, Friendster, Xanga and Facebook have become increasingly popular and chances are your child might have a profile on one of these sites.  Take a few minutes and get up-to-speed on the latest Internet phenomenon.

CYBERsitter Software
CYBERsitter allows parents to override blocked sites, add their own sites to block, and maintains a detailed log of all Internet activity and violations. It will even send a daily report to parents by e-mail.

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