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Menu Contact Us Login Why Early Learning Matters Learning Begins at Birth Third Grade Reading Success Matters School Readiness What's the Impact Our Programs & Take Action Read With A Child READY! for Kindergarten READ Up Help Children Succeed Next Steps Find a Local Reading Foundation Chapter Start a Local Reading Foundation Chapter Attend a READY! for Kindergarten Workshop Start a READY! for Kindergarten Program Take the Reading Pledge Support Our Efforts (Donate) More Resources & Research Supporting Young Learners Our Products & Resources Research & Results About Us Our History Board & Staff Our Partners News & Information Contact Us It is our hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy, and at home as best as you can. During these uncertain times, all of us, including – and especially – our children, are adapting daily to the changes and challenges we are facing. We encourage you to continue reading with your children for at least 20 minutes each day. We know that reading together has a lasting positive effect on a child's life! Take Our Reading Pledge Register for a READY! Workshop Sign Up for More About READY! for Kindergarten Take the Reading Pledge Support Our Work (Donate) From the moment a child is born, every day matters to ensure they develop the literacy and learning skills required for success in school and life. Families, schools, communities, together we can raise a nation of readers and prepare every child for kindergarten. For more than two decades, the research, advocacy, and early learning and literacy programs of The Children’s Reading Foundation ® have vastly improved literacy and school readiness skills of children across the country and in Canada. The foundation’s multifaceted approach engages families, caregivers, schools, and communities during children’s vital early learning years of birth through third grade. National, state and local partners strengthen our efforts by forming reading foundation chapters and providing our literacy and school readiness programs to help young children succeed. Get Involved With One Of Our Programs READY! for Kindergarten Children's Reading Foundation READ UP Our Mission Encourage and educate families about their important role in raising a reader and preparing their child for kindergarten. Support schools in ensuring students read on grade level by the end of third grade. Facilitate community involvement in helping young readers be successful. WHY EARLY LEARNING MATTERS Learn More LEARN WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP YOUNG READERS Get Involved Follow Us: © Copyright 2020 The Children's Reading Foundation 515 W. Entiat Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336 The Children's Reading Foundation Phone: (509) 735-9405 Fax: (509) 396-7730 info@readingfoundation.org READY! for Kindergarten Phone: (509) 396-7700 Fax: (509) 396-7730 info@readyforkindergarten.org Additional Information Media Inquiries Privacy & Terms of Use Ordering Policies Site Map × Okay Okay ×...