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.
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