Advancing a legacy of kindness. Helping the helpers.

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Initiatives for caring adults.

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Donors making one time donations of $143 and above or recurring donations of $14.30 and above will be welcomed into our 143 Club! 

School Community Journal

Check out our article published in School Community Journal where we share our research about relationship-based family engagement. 

Podcast

Listen to the Helpers is a podcast created by the Fred Rogers Institute to elevate the voices of helpers everywhere.

Conference Proposals

We are currently seeking proposals for sessions that consider how Fred Rogers’ legacy informs current work with children, youth, and families.

The Fred Rogers Institute offers professional learning, community building, and resources for the caring adults in children's lives - and is home to the Fred Rogers Archive with over 22,000 items from Fred's life and work.

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We invite you to visit and explore the Fred Rogers Exhibit! The Exhibit is a wonderful display of Fred’s life and work, and you just may see a few familiar puppets and sweaters. 

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Dive Into the Archive

More than 22,000 items from Fred’s life and work continue to drive our work and inspire researchers, educators, and students.

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Talking to Children about Difficult Things in the News

Trust Looking and Listening Solitude Hard Things and Difficult Conversations Mental Health and Wellbeing

When Someone a Child Loves gets Divorced or Separated

Hard Things and Difficult Conversations Relationship and Connection

Digital Wellness

Technology and Media Mental Health and Wellbeing

When Someone a Child Loves Dies

Hard Things and Difficult Conversations Relationship and Connection
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Your financial support of the Institute helps us expand our initiatives and resources so that educators and children's helpers can continue to learn and grow from Fred Rogers' legacy. Thank you!

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