Expanding our U.S. digital wellbeing fund
Google Blog 2026-06-16 18:00:00
Context: Google.org has expanded its U.S. digital wellbeing fund to over $50 million to support the mental health and digital safety of children and teens. The fund will be used to partner with organizations such as Active Minds and the Child Mind Institute to provide new digital tools and resources for emotional support. These initiatives aim to promote healthier technology habits and combat social isolation among young people nationwide.
Key Facts
- Google.org has increased its digital wellbeing fund to over $50 million to help children and teens navigate the internet safely and support their mental health.
- The fund will be used to partner with organizations like Active Minds and the Child Mind Institute to improve mental health literacy and provide new digital tools for emotional support.
- Google's new programs will teach 100,000 young adults how to advocate for their mental health and provide a new digital journaling tool to help kids track emotions and find support quickly.
- A new institute in California will be funded by Google to improve how technology supports student wellbeing, and the company is working with experts to create tools that support mental health and teach better digital habits.
- Google's efforts to support digital wellbeing include robust parental controls and dedicated features across its platforms, designed to respect and protect kids, teens, and families as they use technology for learning, connection, and innovation.