Raising a Reader - SC First Steps

Raising a Reader

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.

Who it Serves

Raising a Reader is designed for families with children ages 0-8, with a focus on the preschool years.

Ages 0-3

Families with babies and toddlers

Ages 3-5

Families with preschool-aged children

How It Works

The program includes a weekly book rotation, parent engagement, literacy experiences, and library connections.

Literacy

A focus on language and literacy development

Target Outcomes

Raising a Reader fosters healthy brain development; improves early literacy and language skills; promotes family engagement, and fosters intrinsic reading motivation.

Community Impact 2022

1,212

children served

825

families served

9

counties served

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