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Reach Out and Read Oregon
Reach Out and Read Oregon
Investing in Impact
Reach Out and Read Northwest partners directly with nearly 1300 pediatric clinicians in 163 program sites across Oregon to support early literacy and healthy relationships through parent-child shared reading.
87,000 children received just under 179,000 well-child visits integrating the Reach Out and Read model. 153,000 books were placed into the hands of young children and their families, along with modeling and guidance from pediatric clinicians on what to expect and how best to support their child’s developing literacy.
Our evidence-based model is backed by a large and growing body of academic research and is the only literacy model endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Learn more about Reach Out and Read in Oregon here.
Our Program
Reach Out and Read Oregon gives young children a foundation for success by
incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together.
178,647
Well-child visits annually
Well-child visits annually
163
Program sites
Program sites
174,954
Books provided annually
Books provided annually
Featured News
Doctors tackle literacy as a health care issue, giving books to children through Reach Out and Read
(OPB) This summer, Reach Out and Read is celebrating its 35th anniversary. To honor the milestone, the national group is distributing an additional 350,000 books to partners across the country. More than 27,500 of those books have already made their way to Oregon and Washington for this celebration. The books specifically reflect the stories and […]
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Reach Out and Read Oregon could not serve the tens of thousands of families it does annually without the help of generous corporate, foundation, individual, and government partners. We are grateful for their contributions to make reading a priority for the children and families of Oregon. Together we are fulfilling our mission to give young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together.
Reach Out and Read Oregon Clinic Spotlight
“Reading is more than just a developmental skill. It’s something so tangible parents can do with their kids to help teach them emotional regulation, caring, curiosity, and a love for learning. Being able to give books directly into the hands of kids when we’re talking about their development and emotional well-being is crucial to feeling like a success as a pediatrician.”
— Amy Starr, MD, Samaritan Mid-Valley Children’s Clinic