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650-489-0550 rarinquiry@raisingareader.org Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Our Network Start A Program Contact Us Donate About Us Our Team Partners & Funders In the News What We Do Program Approach Core Program Start a Program Program FAQs Our Impact Independent Evaluations Evidence-Based Approach Stories Florence Crittenton Services of Denver Seattle Public Library Pajaro Valley Unified School District RAR Maryland United Way of Kern County Children’s Aid Society Testimonials 2018 Impact Resource Hub Blog Bookmark Webinars and Downloads COVID-19 Resources Get Involved Donate Ways to Give Start a Program Become a Partner Volunteer Stay Connected Job Postings Select Page Visit Our COVID-19 Webpage! close Leaders in engaging readers Raising A Reader Helps Families Develop, Practice, and Maintain Home Literacy Routines Leaders in Engaging New Readers Raising more than 1.7 million readers since 1999 Can an early literacy program be both simple to implement and proven to work? Yes! Get involved with the work of Raising A Reader. The research is clear – when families are involved, children’s academic achievement improves We focus on strengthening family literacy routines and community literacy connections – a method that’s proven to work. Families Agencies 3,000 Sites in the U.S. Raising A Reader operates in 3,000 locations across the nation. 15 Million Books in Rotation Three to four high quality multicultural books are rotated home weekly to help families create home-based literacy routines. 39 Independent Evaluations Raising A Reader is the most independently evaluated national literacy program and one of the few reaching families with children aged birth-8. Let the numbers and research speak for themselves. Read more research National Reach. Local Impact. With more than 2,900 locations around the country, a Raising A Reader site is making a difference in your community. Start a Program Mathew gets really excited when he gets to take home his red book bag every week with different books. He doesn’t even wait to get them home. He insists on staying in the car to look through them all. Parent Kern County, California Read more testimonials Starting a program is easy The Raising A Reader program is flexible and can be adapted to meet the unique needs of children and families. We will walk you through every step of the way! Adaptable to many types of settings Public Libraries Faith-based Organizations Migrant Programs Apartment Communities Subsidized-housing Programs Teen-parent Programs Home-visiting Programs Community Agencies Direct-service Settings As an Employee Benefit After-school Programs And more! Turn-key implementation, flexibility, and support every step of the way. Ready to Start? Start today Get Involved Support Raising A Reader Make a donation today to increase reading habits for children and families. 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March 29, 2019 Raising a Reader Partners with PA Masons and the Harrisburg School District September 27, 2017 RAR on Bay Area Focus May 5, 2015 Raising A Reader Appoints Nonprofit Executive Michelle Torgerson as President and CEO Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Detroit Faces Early Childhood Literacy Crisis with Only 14 Percent of City’s Children Reading at Grade Level by Third Grade Monday, November 13, 2017 Raising A Reader Brings Nonprofit Veteran Erica Wood on Board as Interim President and CEO Monday, October 9, 2017 Raising A Reader National Institute – Postponed to February Monday, October 2, 2017 Raising A Reader Night with the San Francisco 49ers Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Watsonville students enjoy a morning of reading during Read Across America event October 19, 2016 Quad-City Schools: Chino’s Territorial Early Childhood Center opens door to enthusiasm October 17, 2016 Raising A Reader in Horry County First Steps Sept 27, 2016 Mount Union Area School District and Masons of PA introduce Raising A Reader Sept 8, 2016 Baby and toddler mealtime products company LOLLALAND Partners with Raising A Reader to support children’s literacy July 18, 2016 United Way Promotes Reading in Greensboro Homes April 8, 2016 Raising A Reader – introducing pre-k to reading Mar 7, 2016 Charlotte Non-Profit Organizations Increase Funding for Struggling Families Jun 14, 2015 Cumberland County Schools’ Pre-Kindergarten Raising a Reader (RAR) Program Jun 1, 2015 Babies and toddlers need more reading time Mar 6, 2015 Enriching Young Readers Mar 4, 2015 Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi launches keiki literacy program Mar 3, 2015 Read more news Raising A Reader National Office Sobrato Center for Nonprofits — Redwood Shores 330 Twin Dolphin Dr., Suite 147, Redwood City, CA 94065 T 650.489.0550 | F 650.489.0551 | RARinquiry@raisingareader.org © Copyright 2015-2020 Raising A Reader Web Design by Dayspring Privacy Press Job Postings Facebook Twitter...