Local Startup Company Keeps Kids Safe & Happy Online While Putting Parents in Control

Kelowna based startup creates the first safe messenger app for youth.

The first COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) compliant messenger has been developed specifically for youth. Meucci is 100% human moderated and uses the most advanced chat monitoring technologies available to keep kids safe while they interact and share in an online environment.

Former Oprah Winfrey, Ultimate Viewer, Founder and CEO of JBF Kids Inc., Janice Taylor, wanted to develop an online space where kids can play, share and chat without being exposed to advertising or unwanted influences. The result is Meucci. Meucci is Taylor's version of a virtual "telephone in the kitchen" with a creative spin, live interaction and highly advanced safety features for parental control in a regulated environment.

JBF Kids Inc. specializes in youth engagement products for professional sports teams and brands, and has more than 8 NHL and NFL Team Club Apps and a partnership with the NFLPA. "At JBF Kids Incorporated, our first goal is to educate parents and youth for a positive and healthy experience online. As a parent and founder of this company, keeping kids safe is my first priority," says Taylor.

The first app of its kind, Meucci is designed specifically for youth under 13. Offering more than an online club, kids can connect with live party events, game schedules and it offers VIP access to team and player news, helping kids expand their world from entertaining online activities to real life fun.

While Meucci is monitoring peer-to-peer chats, kids can create personalized avatars with fun hairstyles and funny expressions. They can join as many clubs as they like, take part in exciting live event parties, share custom sticker packs and badges while they message each other, and with new content provided daily, there is always something fun for kids to join in and talk about.

The vision at JBF Kids Inc., is to expand safe play for kids beyond sports by offering a new variety of clubs, games and activities to suit all interests, with extra features like groups kids can create, more avatar accessories, image and video support, player card trading and new trivia packs. The team at JBF is especially excited about bringing more NHL teams and Pro Sports Leagues on board, and the many forthcoming opportunities Meucci will foster.

Download Meucci from the Apple App Store or MyMeucci.com from February 1, 2016.