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Reach Out and Read Washington
Reach Out and Read Washington
Investing in Impact
Reach Out and Read Northwest partners directly with over 2,000 pediatric clinicians in 240 program sites across Washington to support early literacy and healthy relationships through parent-child shared reading.
120,000 children received nearly 250,000 well-child visits integrating the Reach Out and Read model. Nearly 210,000 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 Washington here.
Our Program
Reach Out and Read strengthens all families with young children through guidance from medical clinicians about nurturing relationships through shared reading.
250,000
well-child visits annually
well-child visits annually
240
Program sites
Program sites
210,000
Books provided annually
Books provided annually
Featured News
Building Bridges
On October 1, Reach Out and Read NW was pleased to welcome Washington State Representative Lisa Parshley and Kevin Snow (on behalf of Representative Beth Doglio) to South Sound Pediatrics. During the visit, clinic staff talked about the importance of the children’s book as a tool to model, mentor and connect with families during routine […]
Get Involved
Reach Out and Read 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 Washington. Together we are fulfilling our mission to strengthen all families with young children through guidance from medical clinicians about nurturing relationships through shared reading.
Clinic Spotlight
Parent testimonials:
“The Reach Out and Read program has been such a gift over the past four years. My child actually gets excited to visit the doctor because they know they’ll be getting a new book. It’s helped ease their anxiety during appointments and turned those visits into something they look forward to. It means a great deal to see doctors so passionate about encouraging early literacy. Each book we’ve received has encouraged more reading at home and sparked a genuine love for stories. I truly hope this program continues so more families can benefit from its impact.”
“I love the Reach Out and Read Program. My daughter looks forward to the books she receives during her well visits in the clinic. I have noticed an increase in her vocabulary and fully support this program.”
Clinic testimonial:
“Parents have shared that the Reach Out and Read Program has strengthened family bonds through reading and supported their children’s speech development. At our clinic, we have seen how excited children become when they receive a book during their visit.”
— Fairchild Airforce Base Pediatrics Department, Spokane County