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Ohio & Company Interview
Health Literacy Program Coordinator, Claudia Barrett, was interviewed by Ohio & Company earlier this year about the Reach Out and Read program.
- Watch the interview now »
Donate New and Gently Used Children's Books
- New Books: Board Books or Books for children under five years of age
- Gently-Used Books: Up to a 4th grade reading level
- No torn cover or pages
- Culturally diverse - written in any language
- No books expressing religious or political views
- No romance novels
- No books published before 2000
- Find out more in our Giving section »
Reach Out and Read® Program
“It takes MORE than medicine to have a Healthy Child”
OUR MISSION: Reach Out and Read prepares central Ohio’s youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctor’s to prescribe books and encourage families to read together.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is proud to be among the largest of more than 4,600 Reach Out and Read® Programs in the country. This pediatric literacy program encourages family literacy activities in the home prior to a child entering the school system. Focus is given to families living in poverty.
Join us for the Swing in the Summer Annual Golf Classic
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is proud to provide the very best care for every child regardless of their family’s ability to pay. As one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country, Nationwide Children’s has a variety of programs funded primarily through grants and philanthropic support. On Friday, June 8, 2012, Smith & Wollensky invites you to help make a difference by sponsoring the 1st Annual Swing in the Summer Golf Classic benefitting the Reach Out and Read Program and Behavioral Health Services.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Event begins at 8:30 a.m.
4-man scramble registration
Location: New Albany Links Golf Club - 1700 New Albany Links Dr., New Albany, Ohio 43054
Register
Join in the fun and register online today!
Sponsor Opportunities
- View our Sponsorship Packet to find our how your organization can support this event!
Join us for the 2012 Read, White and Boom!
Enjoy the amazing view of the 2012 fireworks from All American Moving & Storage, located in the new Scioto Audubon Metro Park in Downtown Columbus.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Event begins at 4:30 p.m. (with post firework activities)
Location: All American Moving and Storage- 371 Maier Place in the Scioto Audobon Metro Park, Downtown Columbus
For more information, view our Save the Date»
Ticket Prices
- Adult: $30
- Child: $10 (inder 5 years free)
- Couples Pack: $50 (2 Adults)
- Family Pack: $65 (2 Adults, 2 Children)
Tickets can be purchased online at NationwideChildrens.org/ReadWhiteandBoom.
Sponsor Opportunities
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View our Sponsor Package to find out how you or your organization can help support Read, White and Boom!
The Reach Out and Read Model
- During well-child visits, pediatricians give every child 6 months through 5 years old a new, developmentally-appropriate children's book to take home and keep.
- In the exam room, doctors and nurses speak with parents about the importance of reading aloud to their young children every day, and offer age-appropriate tips and encouragement.
- Volunteers engage children and their families in literacy and music related activities while in the waiting area. Waiting areas are transformed into positive learning environments.
Reach Out and Read Resources
- 2009 Annual Report (PDF)
- National Reach Out and Read CEO, Earl Phalen
- Reach Out and Read Research Summary (PDF)
- Music to Literacy Connection (PDF)
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Developmental Milestones of Early Literacy (PDF)
English | Spanish - Reach Out and Read Fast Facts (PDF)
Program Statistics
2011 Fast Facts for Children Under 5 Years Old
- Total Primary Care Network Visits = 94,853
- Total Well-Child Visits = 52,178
- New Books Provided by Pediatricians = 56,681
- Gently-Used Books Distributed in Centers = 97,700
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Total Volunteers = 524
- Literacy = 193
- Music = 59
- Event/ Outreach = 272
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Total Volunteer Hours = 6,086
- Literacy = 4,020
- Music = 1,260
- Community = 806
Cumulative Program Stats Since 1998
Reaching Out with more than 1,000,000 books! Congratulations to the staff of the Primary Care Network! Since 1998, our program has distributed 1,204,973 new and gently-used books.
- New Books Provided by Pediatricians = 533,358
- Gently-Used Books Distributed = 671,615
- Reach Out and Read Volunteers =2,824
- Total Volunteer Hours = 40,896
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 614.722.2000
700 Children's Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 614.722.2000