What is Reach Out and Read

​Reach Out and Read is a national evidence-based early literacy program that partners with pediatric care providers to help families make reading aloud a daily habit, starting at birth. During well-child visits, doctors and nurses give children free, developmentally appropriate books and guide parents on the importance of reading aloud for their child’s brain development and bonding.
 

​Why It Matters:

Reading aloud supports early language skills, strengthens parent-child relationships, and lays the foundation for lifelong learning and school success. Children who participate in Reach Out and Read enter kindergarten with larger vocabularies, stronger language skills, and a greater love of books.
 

Program Highlights:

• Serves children from birth through age 5

• Books are provided during pediatric checkups

• Promotes family engagement and school readiness

• Reaches over 4 million children annually through 6,000+ medical clinics nationwide
   

Our Connection:

​The Wellness Collaborative (TWC) is proud to work with Reach Out and Read as both a client and collaborator, supporting their mission to advance health equity and early childhood development in underserved communities. Together, we help amplify the voices and needs of families, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.