Want
to link to Kids.Gov?
To request a link:
Upon request, we will evaluate sites for
inclusion in the FirstGov for Kids portal. Please read the information
below, prior to sending your request. If your site does not
meet the criteria, please do not send in a request. The final
decision for inclusion is based on whether FirstGov for Kids
determines that your site has met all of the criteria.
Link priority:
- Government agency website.
- Non-profit organization website.
- Commercial websites as supplementary
information to government or non-profit websites.
Evaluation criteria for
sites:
- The primary intent of the website is
to educate and inform, rather than persuade, convert, or sell.
The site may include advertising but is free from heavy marketing
or promotion of products.
- The site is compliant with the Children's
Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The Federal Trade
Commission has a fun and easy to understand website called
Kidz
Privacy; this site explains the ruling in more simple
terms. Each site must self-certify that they are COPPA compliant.
- The site provides information that falls
in one of our subject categories (listed in the heading above)
and is appropriate for children ages 5-13. The site is designed
for children, with attention paid to language, activities,
and entertainment that are suitable for this age group.
- The site's owner or sponsor is easily
identifiable, and information on how to contact the owner
or sponsor is provided.
- The site clearly states if any charges
or registration process is required for use of the site.
- The site does not promote specific religious
or other social agendas.
Note to non-government sites: If
we feel that your site meets our criteria, but duplicates information
already covered by too many of the other sites that we link
to, your site will be added to a rotating list of sites. We
cycle through these sites frequently.
Update August 26, 2003 |