Ten Important Things to Know about Participating in Reach Out and Read 1 Reach Out and Read is an evidence-based intervention that takes place between medical providers and families with young children. Through a focus on sharing books, our program encourages positive, language-rich interactions that support early brain growth and are the foundation for a young child’s healthy development and long-term well-being. For more information on the model, go to reachoutandread.org/why-we-matter/our-impact.
2 The Reach Out and Read intervention is designed for children 0–5 years old . As recommended by the AAP, we encourage sites to provide books for families with infants at every opportunity, although sites are only required to provide books and advice to families with children who are 6 months to 5 years old.
3 Literacy-rich waiting rooms with posters, a reading corner, and gently used books to take home are a key part of the Reach Out and Read model.
4 The Reach Out and Read internal website, myror.org, is a critical tool that will help in the implementation of Reach Out and Read at a program site. As a Reach Out and Read site, you will use myror.org to train your providers, submit progress reports, and order books.
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Reach Out and Read works best when ALL providers are trained.
6 Reach Out and Read sites have different levels of support. Visit reachoutandread.org/about/affiliate- leadership to see whether you are in a state supported by a local Reach Out and Read affiliate.
7 Reach Out and Read sites are responsible for raising their own book funds unless otherwise indicated by their local affiliate leader.
8 Reach Out and Read partners with Scholastic, an approved vendor, to provide high-quality, low-cost books for Reach Out and Read sites.
9 Reach Out and Read sites are required to complete a progress report to maintain their “Active” status as a site. Twice-yearly progress reports are a valuable tool that we use to evaluate our reach and assess whether a site is actively participating.
10 Reach Out and Read should be implemented clinic wide. At the most effective sites, all staff engage in responsive interactions with the child, encourage excitement about the book, and promote the importance of shared reading with caregivers.
If you have any questions, please contact info@reachoutandread.org (or if you are supported by a Reach Out and Read affiliate, your affiliate contact/program manager).
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