Raising a Reader
Raising a Reader operates in 3,000 locations across the nation.
Evidence Informed
Raising a Reader operates in 3,000 locations across the nation.
Evidence Informed
Raising a Reader helps families develop, practice, and maintain home literacy habits.
This map only shows programs funded by South Carolina First Steps. For more information about services available in your area, contact your local First Steps partnership.
Raising a Reader is designed for families with children ages 0-8, with a focus on the preschool years.
Families with babies and toddlers
Families with preschool-aged children
The program includes a weekly book rotation, parent engagement, literacy experiences, and library connections.
A focus on language and literacy development
Raising a Reader fosters healthy brain development; improves early literacy and language skills; promotes family engagement, and fosters intrinsic reading motivation.
1,212
children served
825
families served
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counties served
Parenting
Parents as TeachersHome visitation and group support for families, before birth and through age five.
Parenting
HIPPYHome Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a home visiting program that supports parents in their role as a child's first and most important teacher.
Parenting
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)One of the world's most-trusted parenting programs, Triple P is used in 30 countries around the world.
Parenting
Nurse-Family PartnershipHome visitation for first time mothers, from pregnancy until the child turns two.
Parenting
ParentChild+Home visitation for families with 2- and 3-year olds to promote early literacy skills
Parenting
Strengthening Families14-session group support program to promote strong and resilient families.
Parenting
Family LiteracyAdult education for parents of children 0-5 to pursue HS diploma, GED or English language skills
Parenting
Incredible Years12-week group support for parents for their child’s social and emotional development and behavior
Parenting
Library Based ProgramsLibrary staff visit child care and preschool classrooms providing books, storytelling, and staff training.
Parenting
Motheread/FathereadGroup support for parents with low literacy levels in reading to their children
Parenting
Reach Out and ReadBooks and information on reading books to children provided during well-child visits
Parenting
LENA HomeLENA Home uses innovative technology to assess a family's home language environment and boost positive interactions between parents and children ages 0-3.
Translation services are available.
