Raising Readers in Story County

Reach Out and Read

RRSC adopted this evidence-based national model that makes early literacy an integral part of pediatric primary care. Doctors give books to children at every well-child check-up from 6 months to 5 years, and they encourage parents to read aloud with their children at home. Our county-wide program serves all families, and RRSC provides nearly 10,000 books each year. The National Reach Out and Read site has information on milestones for early literacy.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. 

Download a program guide to create your own Reach Out and Read program HERE

Check out some Reach Out and Read resources here!

School Districts Served: Ames, Nevada, Ballard, Collins-Maxwell, Colo-NESCO, Gilbert, Roland-Story

Thank you to our generous Reach Out and Read Sponsors!

6 Months: Ames Morning Rotary

9 Months: Available for Sponsorship

12 Months: SJB Hair Studio (Scott Ball)

15 Months: Ames Lions Club, Sue & Don Seaton 

18 Months: Jennifer and Brian Dieter

2 Years: Rotary Club of Ames

3 Years: Northwest Bank 

4 Years: Karin and Ray Wilson

5 Years: McFarland Clinic Physicians, Kiwanis Club of Ames,

Thank you to Mary Greeley Medical Center for creating book labels for each level.
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