Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Protecting Children Online with Casey Stefanski

In this episode of Engage Arizona, host Bob Trent sits down with Casey Stefanski, founder of the Digital Childhood Alliance (DCA), to talk about protecting children in today’s hyper-connected world.The DCA is a new nonprofit with a powerful mission: protect kids online and empower parents. From unsafe apps to inadequate parental controls, Casey explains how tech companies are failing to protect children—and what parents can do about it.Key topics in this conversation:Why parental controls often fall shortThe hidden dangers inside “kid-friendly” appsHow predators can reach children through games and social mediaThe App Store Accountability Act and how it puts parents back in controlThe rise of AI and the urgent need for child safety safeguardsFree resources for parents from DCA and partner organizationsCasey shares practical tips, valuable resources, and the legislative solutions that are gaining bipartisan support across the country.Resources & Links:Digital Childhood Alliance – https://digitalchildhoodalliance.orgProtect Young Eyes – https://protectyoungeyes.comNational Center on Sexual Exploitation – https://endsexualexploitation.org#OnlineSafety #Parenting #ProtectKidsOnline #BigTech #ChildSafety #AI #Legislation #EngageArizona