Step 1: 
Review the Starting a Program Brochure, Reach Out and Read 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 Reach Out and Read as at or near 200% of the federal poverty level).  This will help Reach Out and Read Colorado calculate your annual book contribution (ABC).

Step 3:          
Contact Reach Out and Read Colorado 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 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 Reach Out and Read provides.  Reach Out and Read Colorado 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 Consultant.

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