Step 1: 
Review the Starting a Program Brochure, ROR Model and information at www.reachoutandread.org/providers/startingaprogram

Step 2:          
Determine how many well-child checkups [immunization visits for public health departments] your clinic currently provides for children 6 months to 5 years old.  Have a rough approximation of families you serve living in poverty (defined by ROR as at or near 200% of the federal poverty level).  This will help ROR CO calculate your annual book contribution (ABC).

Step 3:          
Contact ROR CO at 303-623-3800 or info@reachoutandreadco.org

Step 4:          
Determine who will serve as your clinic’s Site Coordinator [logistics person for the program] and your ROR Medical Consultant.

Step 5:          
Talk to your clinic’s administration and pediatric staff to gain their support.

Step 6:          
Brainstorm how your clinic will pay for books beyond the money that ROR provides.  ROR CO can provide some ideas and assistance with this.

Step 7:          
Collect the well-child checkup numbers, demographic information including a rough approximation of the families living at or near 200% of the poverty level and percentage of English, Spanish and other languages spoken in your clinic.  You’ll also need contact information for your Site Coordinator and Medical Champion.

Step 8:
Complete your application on-line at www.myror.org/Authentication/NewSite.aspx
Applications are review on a monthly basis by ROR National Center and ROR CO.  You will be notified when your clinic has been approved.