Reach Out and Read

Reach Out and Read is a nonprofit program that promotes early literacy by providing books to young children during routine pediatric visits. Health care providers give age-appropriate books to children and encourage parents to read with them at home. This initiative not only fosters a love for reading but also supports the parent-child bond, enhances language development, and prepares children for success in school. By integrating literacy into pediatric care, Reach Out and Read aims to improve developmental outcomes and ensure that all children have the same opportunities to thrive both academically and socially.