Listen to the Helpers

Cassie Velasco, Director of Children’s Services at Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence, joins this episode of Listen to the Helpers to talk about the important work she does in supporting children and families experiencing domestic violence. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is confidential and available 24/7 by calling 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or texting “START” to 88788. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can help with safety planning and connecting with local resources.

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On this episode of Listen to the Helpers, Sarah and Kenzee are joined by Mallory Mbalia, Director of Learning and Education at Fred Rogers Productions, who shares her role in sharing high quality children’s media that extends the legacy of Fred Rogers.

Explore all that Fred Rogers Productions has to offer here: https://www.fredrogers.org/ 
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Just as Fred Rogers encouraged us to look for the helpers, Listen to the Helpers is a podcast created by the Fred Rogers Institute to elevate the voices of helpers everywhere. Join co-hosts Sarah Goehring and Kenzee Knott for an introduction to Listen to the Helpers and the Six Fundamentals of Learning and Growing.Learn more about the Fred Rogers Institute at www.fredrogersinstitute.org.

Fred Rogers once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Listen to the Helpers is created by the Fred Rogers Institute to elevate the voices of helpers everywhere.

To learn more about the Fred Rogers Institute and our initiatives, visit fredrogersinstitute.org.