Family Resources
Affordable Internet & Devices
Everyoneon.org is working to eliminate the digital divide by making affordable Internet, and free digital literacy courses available to all unconnected U.S. residents.
Through partnerships with local Internet service providers, EveryoneOn is able to offer free or $9.95 home Internet service in 48 states and the District of Columbia.
Visit https://www.everyoneon.org/ for more information
We believe that every family should have access to the opportunities presented by having the Internet at home.
Comcast offers affordable Internet service through the Internet Essentials program to qualified households. More information about the program can be found here.
California LifeLine Program
The California LifeLine Program provides discounts on home phone and cell phone services to qualified households. The California LifeLine discounts help consumers lower the cost of their phone bills.
You can qualify for California LifeLine if you or another person in your household is enrolled in any one of the following public assistance programs:
Medicaid/Medi-Cal, LIHEAP, SSI, SNAP, WIC, NSLP, TANF, CalWORKs, StanWORKs, WTW, GAIN, TANF, and More..
See CUPC or Free California Phones for more information.
Affordable Internet & Devices
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Visit https://www.fcc.gov/acp for more information
Digital Citizenship/Online Safety Resources
Riverdale Unified School District partners with Common Sense Media to develop strong digital citizens among our children. Online Safety has never been more important than today. Listed below are some additional resources for parents. Parents with any questions are encouraged to contact Cody Davis, Director of Technology Services.
4 questions to ask your kids about Youtube
Raising kids in the digital age
Tech Tips for Parents - Parent Tips for Kids Online Games
Social media is a way of life for many teens and even some tweens. Here are five rules to share with your kids before they start posting, uploading, or sharing online.
