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Reach Out and Read Welcomes New Regional Executive Director for Oregon and Washington
As Reach Out and Read Northwest continues to expand its impact, the organization is welcoming an accomplished leader whose career has been dedicated to helping young children and families thrive. Meg McNulty will serve as the nonprofit’s Regional Executive Director for Washington and Oregon. Drawing on more than 25 years of leadership in early childhood development, mental health, and pediatric care, she will oversee the organization's work across both states, partnering with clinicians, health care systems, community organizations, and supporters to expand Reach Out and Read's evidence-based model and help more families build the language-rich relationships that support healthy development from birth.
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At a time when the state’s youngest children are falling behind, Reach Out and Read Pennsylvania is helping families build relationships, language, and learning. PHILADELPHIA, PA — Nearly 30 years after the state’s first sites launched at three Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia clinics, Reach Out and Read is expanding to bring its evidence-based early literacy […]
Statewide initiative encourages Alabama families to read together to build language, literacy and stronger relationships. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (June 5, 2026) – Reach Out and Read-Alabama is encouraging children and families across the state to “Grow With Us” this summer through its 17th annual Rx for Summer Reading campaign. Inspired by this year’s featured book, “Lola […]
Military families stay connected through the power of shared reading. Learn how Reach Out and Read and United Through Reading are partnering to support early literacy, emotional resilience, and stronger family bonds for children across military communities nationwide.
Milestone comes as the program celebrates 20 years of impact across Alabama, connecting morefamilies with books, guidance, and trusted support during early childhood MONTGOMERY (May 8, 2026) – Reach Out and Read-Alabama has reached a major milestone: The nonprofit now partners with 100 participating clinical sites statewide, expanding access to books, early literacy guidance, and […]
(CBS NEWS) Even though the surge of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis is over, the memories remain. And some adults are especially worried about children in immigrant communities and what they saw. That’s when a group led by a pediatrician stepped in. “We hope that reading books with family members reduces stress for kids and their families,” […]