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The Children's Internet, Inc. Provides The Larkin Center With Free Access to Its Award Winning Service

Posted on: Thursday, 31 August 2006, 09:00 CDT

The Children's Internet, Inc. (OTCBB: CITC), recently declared winner of iParenting Media Awards "Outstanding Products of 2006," announced today that it will provide The Children's Internet(R) service to The Larkin Center of Elgin, IL. Consistent with the company's back-to-school programs, the service will be provided to the Larkin Center free of charge for one year. The Children's Internet, Inc. hopes to spread this program throughout the nation for such organizations dedicated to supporting children.

"At any given time we have as many as 52 children and teens, ages 6 to 17, living, working and studying in our facilities, and another 50 children from the surrounding communities that attend our special education program," said Dennis Graf, Executive Director of The Larkin Center. He continued, "Our program has helped thousands of children that come to our school because they had previously suffered emotional or behavioral abuse, and our primary mission is to show them that they are wanted, needed and loved."

Mr. Graf continued, "We want to provide them with a situation where they can learn to safely participate in our society and it is clear that the Internet has become a huge part of how society interacts. On the other hand we have found that the Internet, while a marvelous tool for helping children learn, mirrors society in that it is populated by both good and bad. This presents us with a huge challenge. With so many children to supervise, and with the very nature of those children being defined as 'at risk,' we have to be resolute in pursuing safe solutions for the life experience we provide. Prior to learning about The Children's Internet(R) we had ultimately decided to preclude any access to the web, having concluded that the software products on the market could not stop a determined child from going to web sites that we find objectionable. We are confident that The Children's Internet(R) is the solution we have been seeking."

"We are thrilled and grateful to have the opportunity to provide our revolutionary, safe Internet service to The Larkin Center," said Sholeh Hamedani, CEO of The Children's Internet, Inc. "Our SafeZone Technology(R) will allow their educators and administrators to utilize the Internet for what is was intended to be used for: to teach, to learn, to entertain, to explore the world, to expand a student's horizons, all while the faculty enjoys a new sense of freedom from the laborious task of constant supervision because of our unbreakable security. Moreover, with our Family Favorites(TM) feature the administrators can customize each computer to include individual websites pertinent to the curriculum at Larkin Center. By providing an educational tool via a fun, dynamic and entertaining, absolutely SAFE online environment we give the staff the peace of mind they deserve and give students access to technology which they need in order to succeed in today's world. We think The Larkin Center and The Children's Internet are a perfect match to make a difference together!"

About The Children's Internet, Inc.

The Children's Internet(R), multiple award-winning service was developed by Two Dog Net, Inc. and is exclusively licensed to The Children's Internet, Inc. for sales and marketing. Based in Pleasanton, Calif., the company specializes in providing its subscribers with powerful, positive and interactive tools that help children learn and grow. The membership-based service was created and designed specifically for kids. It's the most comprehensive, secure Internet service and "educational super portal" for children, pre-school to junior high, providing them with SAFE, live access to hundreds of thousands of the best, pre-approved, educational and entertaining web pages. Children enjoy the full range of live Internet offerings, including games, homework help, keyword search engine and secure email without the possibility of predatory, pornographic, violent or other inappropriate content. For a free 30-day trial, please visit www.ChildrensInternet.com and enter promo code RKW1.

About The Larkin Center

The Larkin Center (www.larkincenter.org) has grown from a home giving custodial care to one of the finest treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children and adults in the State of Illinois. Larkin employs a highly skilled staff deeply sensitive to and aware of the needs of dependent, neglected and disturbed children and adults. Larkin's staff now numbers 190 professionals skilled in such programming areas as social work, psychology, activity therapy, education and administration. The agency now has six group homes for children and teens; group home for adults; subsidized rental apartments for adults; a special education school for up to 100 students, grades 1-12 and a historic main campus at 1212 Larkin Ave. in Elgin, IL.

 Contact: Sholeh Hamedani, info@tcimail.net The Children's Internet, Inc. (925)737-0144  

SOURCE: The Children's Internet, Inc.

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