FTC offers free Youville online safety activities for children ages 8 to 12

By Atlas Watchline Staff · Consumer Safety · August 5, 2026

The FTC says its free Youville tool gives families ready-to-use activities to help children ages 8 to 12 build safer online habits.

The Federal Trade Commission says its free Youville tool gives families ready-to-use activities to help children ages 8 to 12 learn safer online habits.

The consumer alert says the resource is meant to help parents talk with children about making good decisions online and knowing when to ask a parent or trusted adult for help. The FTC says the materials are designed for use at home and can support conversations about everyday digital situations.

According to the FTC, Youville is set in an imaginary town where “Youbies” live and “the Claud” causes chaos. As children work to save the Youbies, they complete activities meant to teach safer online behavior. The FTC says the package at ftc.gov/Youville includes puzzles, mini adventures, coloring, cutting and gluing.

The alert does not say how many families have used the tool or provide outside verification of its effectiveness. It also does not include pricing, which the FTC describes as free.

The agency published the consumer alert on Aug. 5, 2026, under the title “Youville: Helping kids build online safety skills this summer and school year.” It said the timing fits the final days of summer and a period when families may be spending more time together.

The FTC’s page invites readers to check out the materials at ftc.gov/Youville.

Sources

• FTC Consumer Alerts: “Youville: Helping kids build online safety skills this summer and school year”

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