Making Books Part of a Healthy Childhood
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Program Director
Pam Madaus

reachoutandread@kumc.edu | (913) 588-3073

 

Medical Director
Jean Harty, MD, FAAP, Developmental Pediatrician
reachoutandread@kumc.edu | (913) 588-0038


Book Coordinator
Janice Dobbs, M.A.. Special Education
reachoutandread@kumc.edu | (913) 588-0295


Volunteer Coordinator

Laura Long
reachoutandread@kumc.edu | (913) 588-2793

Program Components:

  • Doctors and nurse practitioners are trained to give advice to parents about appropriate books and reading activities that support their child's healthy development.
  • Children get to take home a free, new, developmentally appropriate book at every check-up from birth to five years.
  • Trained volunteers read aloud to children in waiting rooms, modeling for parents how to share books and tell stories, and engage families in waiting room activities surrounding books and reading.