eGuardian and WoogiWorld Bolster School Budgets, Protect Children Online

Leaders in Online Child Safety Offer Free Services for Schools to Convert Into Much-Needed Funding

ONTARIO, CA–(EMWNews – August 18, 2008) – Across the country, school system budgets are

being pinched by the downturn in the economy. eGuardian, the only online protection

to block predators effectively and make search engines and social

networking sites safer for children, has partnered with WoogiWorld, a child-safe and engaging

virtual world, to support schools desperate for an infusion of cash.

“Many schools around the country are seeing their budgets shrink for the

new school year. As a result, educators are having to spend precious time

seeking out and managing sponsors or coordinating fundraisers,” said Ron

Zayas, chief executive officer, eGuardian. “We are pleased to partner with

WoogiWorld to give educators a program that can put teachers back in the

classroom, and provide revenue at the same time.”

The companies announced the launch of a new philanthropic venture offering

eGuardian’s child protection service, and access to WoogiWorld, for schools

to use as a fundraiser. Schools can make the software and membership,

valued at $29, available to parents for a nominal donation (determined by

each school), with 100 percent of the proceeds going directly to the

schools.

eGuardian software is unique from site blocking software that limits where

a child can go online. Instead, the service enables partner sites, such as

WoogiWorld, to provide a safer environment for children.

Using its patent-pending verification process, eGuardian authenticates the

age and identity of every member. Once verified, eGuardian members become

part of a trusted community that ensures each child can only communicate

with other verified children on secure sites. And with eGuardian, a child’s

identity is always kept secure, and will never be shared. Members still can

IM, e-mail and use social networking sites through the protected online

resources, keeping them free from predators.

“WoogiWorld is committed to children’s welfare — whether they are in a

virtual world or the real world,” said WoogiWorld CEO Scott Dow. “By

providing our service to the schools free-of-charge, school districts

around the country can potentially generate millions of dollars to go

directly into its coffers.”

Allied organizations praise eGuardian and WoogiWorld for joining efforts to

combat the rise of online predators.

“Since 2000, Web Wise Kids

has been committed to preventing online child victimization by providing

innovative and effective tools to assist youth to stay safe online,” said

Norman Wolfe, chairman, Web Wise Kids and CEO, Quantum Leaders Inc. “The

ultimate solution is a combination of education, legislation and

technology. We applaud eGuardian and WoogiWorld for trying to give kids a

brighter future by investing in their education and providing them with the

tools to help keep them safe online.”

Schools that register by Sept. 30 are eligible to receive eGuardian free.

To learn more, go to www.eguardian.com/schools.

About eGuardian

eGuardian is a child’s constant companion on the Internet. Based in

Ontario, Calif., the company’s patented technology provides a revolutionary

new solution that blocks contact with online predators and filters out

adult content without hindering a child’s learning, social networking and

exploring opportunities.

About WoogiWorld

Through the safe, and engaging virtual world of www.woogiworld.com,

elementary age children worldwide are becoming responsible Internet users

and goodwill ambassadors, learning and implementing the character traits

that are helping them be good influences in their homes, schools, and

communities — ultimately leading out in the global “Woogi phenomenon” of

kids driving good works.

About Web Wise Kids

Web Wise Kids (WWK), established in 2000 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

organization that receives partial funding from the U.S. Congress through

the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of

Justice Programs. WWK is dedicated to empowering today’s youth to make wise

choices online and specializes in providing easy to use, school-approved

Internet safety education for youth ages 11 to 16. Today’s e-generation is

taught valuable lessons in their own medium using computer games with high

tech simulations based on real life criminal cases. For more information

about Web Wise Kids, please visit www.webwisekids.org.