Reach Out & Read Illinois (ROR) is a program of the Illinois Chapter. ROR prepares low-income children for kindergarten by incorporating books into pediatric visits from six months to five years, connecting families to neighborhood resources and encouraging families to read together. Reach Out & Read Illinois builds on the relationship between parents and healthcare providers. Books are an important part of early learning and brain development, and Reach Out & Read Illinois distributes over 140,000 books and early learning resources to families every year. Yet, this is only a fraction of those that need support.

To learn more about this program or to engage YOUR clinic in the program, please visit the program website or contact Cindy Ogrin, Director, Reach Out & Read Illinois.