Reach Out and Read is an evidence-based nonprofit organization of medical providers who promote early literacy and school readiness in pediatric exam rooms nationwide by giving new books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud.

Reach Out and Read builds on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers to develop critical early reading skills in children, beginning at 6 months of age. Reach Out and Read serves more than 4 million children and their families annually. Reach Out and Read families read together more often, and their children enter kindergarten better prepared to succeed, with larger vocabularies and stronger language skills. 

During the preschool years, children served by Reach Out and Read score three to six months ahead of their non-Reach Out and Read peers on vocabulary tests. These early foundational language skills help start children on a path of success when they enter school.

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Reach Out and Read

Reach Out and Read's headquarters in Boston, MA, United States

Jordan Haviland

Johnnetta Anderson

Erin Henry

The Program Management team at Reach Out and Read oversees the implementation and quality of the organization's early literacy programs across various regions. They ensure that medical providers are well-equipped with resources and training to promote reading aloud to children and offer guidance to parents. The team also monitors program performance, supports local initiatives, and collaborates with healthcare providers to maximize the impact of early literacy interventions on children's long-term academic success.

Program Management

The National and Regional Directors at Reach Out and Read lead and coordinate efforts across various domains, ensuring the effective implementation of the organization's programs and strategies. Their responsibilities include overseeing network operations, marketing, partnerships, program development, and regional growth. They work collaboratively to expand the organization's reach, secure funding, and promote early literacy and school readiness among children nationwide. Through their combined expertise, they strive to enhance the impact and efficacy of Reach Out and Read's mission to foster early reading skills in young learners.

National and Regional Directors

The Leadership Team at Reach Out and Read oversees the strategic direction, operations, and impact of the organization. This team is responsible for developing and implementing organizational goals, securing funding and resources, fostering key partnerships, and ensuring that the program effectively promotes early literacy and school readiness among children nationwide. They work collaboratively to sustain and expand the organization's reach and effectiveness, leveraging their diverse expertise to support both internal and external stakeholders.

Leadership Team

The Medical Team at Reach Out and Read comprises dedicated pediatricians and healthcare professionals who integrate early literacy promotion into pediatric care. They provide new books to children during medical visits and offer guidance to parents on the importance of reading aloud. This team leverages their medical expertise to enhance early childhood development and school readiness nationwide.

Medical Team

The Administration and Coordination team at Reach Out and Read is responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of organizational operations. This includes managing statewide and national logistical coordination, supporting the CEO, overseeing book distribution, and assisting with development and administrative tasks. Their efforts enable the efficient promotion of early literacy and school readiness programs across the nation, impacting millions of children and families annually.

Administration and Coordination

The Corporate and Foundation Relations team at Reach Out and Read is responsible for securing funding and support from corporate donors and foundations. This team develops and maintains strategic relationships with key stakeholders, writes grant proposals, and ensures ongoing communication and reporting to funders. By doing so, they help sustain and expand the organization's early literacy programs across the nation.

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Program Management

National and Regional Directors

Leadership Team

Medical Team

Administration and Coordination

Corporate and Foundation Relations

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Reach Out and Read

Org chart

Teams

Program Management

National and Regional Directors

Leadership Team

Medical Team

Administration and Coordination

Corporate and Foundation Relations

Offices

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