Reach Out and Read Program

Encourage your child’s love of reading

Your child receives a new book through the Reach Out and Read program when visiting our health centers. Ask your child’s doctor for more information.

Reach Out and Read is a physician-led literacy program that promotes early reading in children up to age 5. Children who visit participating practices will receive an age-appropriate book from their clinical provider at their annual well-child visit.

Why read to your child?

Reading out loud to children promotes social and emotional well-being, strengthens family bonding and reinforces positive early childhood experiences. The simple act of reading aloud together can help create a lasting bond and lays the groundwork for a lifelong love of reading and learning. It also helps children improve their language and listening skills, which can lead to success in the classroom.

For more information, visit reachoutandread.org.

Reach Out and Read Locations

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Children's Clinic

VHP Children's Clinic

1627 Chew St , 6th Floor, Allentown, PA 18102-3648
Phone:
610-969-4300
After Hours Phone:
610-969-4300
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VHP Family Health Center

VHP Family Health Center

400 N 17th St, Ste 300, Allentown, PA 18104-5052
Phone:
610-969-3500
After Hours Phone:
610-969-3500