Reach Out and Read Inc

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

Interested health professionals contact reach out and read for an initial screening. this informs them of the program requirements and assesses their initial suitability. the prospective site then submits an application along with a letter of support from the clinic's medical and/or admnistrative leadership. reach out and read peforms an internal review in ensure that: 1. the applicant site is represented is a pediatric primary care provider (doctor or nurse) at a clinic, hospital or private practice. 2. the location is a clinical setting where pediatric primary care occurs (e.g., cannot be a wic organization or head start program). 3. the clinical site has designated a medical champion and program coordinator who will be in charge of the reach out and read program (may be the same person). 4. at least 30% of the patient population at the site lives at or below 200% of the federal poverty level and is, therefore, eligible to receive books from reach out and read. this can be demonstrated by insurance data: federal or state subsidized health insurance. 5. the clinical site has its own fundraising capability and has secured 100% of its first annual book commitment (abc), through fundraising, or coalition support. if all other requirements are met, excluding this one, the site will be wait-listed until this requirement is met. if the reach out and read staff believes that the site has met the above criteria and has the ability to implement the reach out and read program, it is a