BARK COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Resources for schools,
organizations, and communities
Product and technology
How the Bark Phone and Bark Watch stand out
An overview of the Bark Phone and Bark Watch, designed to help families stay connected while giving parents tools to help protect their kid’s online and in real life.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities
Webinars
Tech as a tool: A practical workshop for families & care teams
This interactive workshop from Turn Around Parenting and Bark shares simple, realistic ways to help families of kids with I/DD set expectations, support behavior, and make technology safer.
Developmental disabilities
Webinars
Parenting in a Tech World: How to prepare for what’s coming
Learn how to be proactive when it comes to online safety, including apps to watch and conversations to have.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities K-12
Webinars
3 tech trends to watch for exceptional children
This session explores three key trends shaping their digital lives: the rise of AI and deepfakes, impulsive online behaviors with lasting impact, and new safety-focused technologies designed to support vulnerable students.
Developmental disabilities K-12
Research and reports
A year of action: From debate to empowerment in digital safety
2025 marked a turning point in digital safety, as conversations shifted into real action across policy, culture, and education. A growing focus on digital citizenship and shared responsibility is helping kids build the skills they need to navigate technology safely and responsibly.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities K-12
Research and reports
Bark’s 2025 Annual Report for I/DD support professionals
Key insights for supporting individuals with I/DD in an increasingly digital world.
Developmental disabilities
Product and technology
Bark vs AngelSense
See how the Bark Watch stacks up to the AngelSense GPS Tracker Watch.
Developmental disabilities
Product and technology
A guide to Bark’s family-safe tech products
No matter a child’s age or stage, we’ve got an option to help keep them safe online and in real life.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities
Product and technology
Using medicaid to access Bark safety solutions for kids with disabilities
Learn how Bark devices and parental controls may be eligible for purchase through Medicaid. This guide outlines available options, funding pathways, and how families can get started.
Developmental disabilities
Product and technology
Bark safety solutions for children with disabilities through Wisconsin Medicaid
Learn how Bark supports children and teens with disabilities through safety planning, skill development, and empowerment — now available through Wisconsin’s CLTS program using Medicaid funding.
Developmental disabilities
Product and technology
How Bark supports individuals with disabilities
Bark can help you empower students with disabilities to navigate the digital world more safely and confidently.
Developmental disabilities
Product and technology
Safer by design: What makes Bark different than the iPhone
iPhones prioritize privacy but leave users vulnerable to hidden dangers. The Bark Phone closes those gaps with built-in safety that actually works.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities
Research and reports
2024 Annual Report
Critical insights from Bark’s 2024 Annual report on the safety and well-being of teens and tweens.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities K-12
Blog 
Insights
Embracing Autism podcast: Katey McPherson speaks to the Bark Watch
Developmental disabilities
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