Our Scope
SFCxUS’s mission extends beyond any single device or age group. Our work encompasses:
Adolescent screen use, including Smartphones tablets, social media, video games and more
Educational technology (EdTech) and AI in education
Early childhood digital technology exposure
Adult influence and family norms
Awareness of consequences of a digital attention economy
Distraction-Free Schools State Legislation
SFCxUS meets people where they are, while defining best practices and offering a clear progression from awareness to action that builds confidence and empowers parents to take meaningful steps within their families, schools and communities. We act as an incubator and accelerator, testing and elevating community-driven solutions, and accelerating change by identifying, refining, and sharing the most promising tactics emerging across the network.
Key Initiatives and Activities
Webinars + Community Calls
SFCxUS hosts webinars with experts in the field, community ACT call, Edtech/AI Working group calls, and Distraction-Free Schools legislative working group calls. We bring together parents, educators, health care providers and more from across the country to share knowledge, strategies, support and bolster advocate confidence.
Our PSA: Let’s Change the Norm. Together.
Tim Mason and Lisa Massuer created this powerful PSA and gifted it to SFCxUS to help drive this movement forward. ‘Let’s Change the Norm. Together.’ continues to generate awareness and discussion in the advocacy space.
Can't Look Away Screening Support
SFCxUS supports community screenings of Can’t Look Away, a powerful documentary about the harms of social media. We provide support for groups interested in hosting free screenings, made possible by our partnership with the Institute for Families and Technology.
Distraction-Free Schools Policy Project
SFCxUS partners with the Becca Schmill Foundation on the Distraction-Free Schools Policy Project (DFSPP). DFSPP supports teams of advocates in 36 states, to push for legislation that addresses schools and tech. We connect school administrators, teachers, and parent advocates working to implement phone-free, social media-free and device-limited policies — and we amplify what’s working so others can follow.
Content For Parent Leaders
We are developing a growing library of high-quality, evidence-based educational materials for parent leaders to use in their community. No need to recreate the same material – instead parents can save time creating content and invest that time building their community to help change the norm.
Resource Library
Our resource library includes research, communication templates, conversation guides, and links to aligned organizations, books and people. We create resources where there are gaps, and we also amplify existing resources developed and actively used by members and those of aligned organizations.
Network & Coalition Building
SFCxUS serves as a connector, linking advocates, grassroots groups, experts and aligned organizations across the country. We facilitate working groups, online peer networks, mentoring and community calls that allow members to share lessons learned, coordinate on shared priorities, and build confidence in advocates to drive and sustain the movement.
Parent Group Locator Map
Our map connects like-minded parents in your area. This is an inclusive directory that incorporates independent and affiliated parent groups, alike.
Declaration of Digital Independence
Our customizable SFCxUS Declaration can help families connect over shared norms, feel supported and create momentum in local advocacy.
