STATE OF ARKANSAS

Office of the First Lady
JANET HUCKABEE
1800 CENTER  LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206

November 30, 2005

Dear Arkansas Parents:

Recent studies show that one in five children receives an online sexual solicitation each year, and 29 percent of children freely give out personal information online if asked.  The Internet Keep Safe Coalition is aiming to change these disturbing statistics.  I joined the coalition because I know that through education, we can prevent children from becoming victims of the growing epidemic of Internet predators.

I invite you to visit the Coalition's Website at www.iKeepSafe.org where you can find important information for you and your children about protecting personal information online and the three rules of Internet safety: “Keep. Don't Meet. Tell."

On the Website, children will meet Faux Paw the Techno Cat as she teaches the rules and shares her story through an online storybook and award-winning animated short movie.  They can also play games that reinforce Internet Safety.

You may especially enjoy the remarkable free screensaver.  This screensaver will password-protect the keyboard while allowing a child to click through to the iKeepSafe Website and links to NetSmartz, McGruff, and other Internet safety Websites.  Additional resources include coloring pages and tips that parents can follow to protect their children.

I hope you will take full advantage of all the resources the Coalition is offering your family. Working together we can protect our children from online dangers.

    Sincerely, 

   Janet Huckabee
   First Lady of Arkansas