The foundation was established in 1996.  

Its vision is that every child learns to read 

early and well, thereby reaching his or her full 

potential in school and life. 
The foundation’s multifaceted approach 

includes education, encouragement, and 

literacy and school readiness programs, which 

engage and support families, schools, and 

communities in children’s learning from birth 

through third grade. The foundation performs 

this important work because when children 

lack proficient literacy and early learning skills, 

it has far-reaching consequences for students 

and society.
To strengthen its efforts, the foundation 

partners with schools and community 

organizations across the U.S. and Canada. 

These organizations use the foundation’s 

programs and materials to teach their local 

families and caregivers how to nurture 

early development, giving children a strong 

foundation in reading and ensuring they  

enter school prepared and ready to  

continue learning. 

The Children’s 

Reading Foundation

Read Together 20 

Minutes Every Day™