Reach Out and Read
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
- Health & Medicine
Location
2400 Moorpark Ave., Suite 207San Jose, CA 95128 United States
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Mission Statement
Reach Out and Read makes literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care, so that children grow up with books and a love of reading.
Description
Reach Out and Read trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give books to children at pediatric check-ups from six months to five years of age, with a special focus on children growing up in poverty. By building on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers, Reach Out and Read helps families and communities encourage early literacy skills so children enter school prepared for success in reading. In the waiting room, volunteers create a literacy rich environment that encourages reading among parents and children.
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