Reach Out and Read Greater Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, United States on 2716 South St. Reach Out and Read Greater Philadelphia is rated 3 out of 5 in the category books build better brains in United States. Reading aloud helps children get through tough times. Whether they are listening to a story about a hurricane, a homeless family, or a parent deployed in the armed forces, books can help children realize they aren’t alone, and help them process their feelings about hard times. Children who are part of economically disadvantaged families are at greater risk for reading difficulties. In Greater Philadelphia, more than one out of five children under the age of five lives at or below poverty level. Physicians and nurse practitioners who care for children know the power of books and reading aloud to children. By talking with parents and caregivers using the Reach Out and Read medical model, they provide families with the tools they need to put their children on the path to school success.
Company size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania