Read From The Start

– Children who grow up hearing stories and looking at books will fall in love with language. Read from the Start, MHC’s family reading initiative, is offered free of charge and empowers parents and caregivers to read to their young children.

RFTS (Read from the Start) participants have the opportunity to learn about high-quality children’s books and the importance reading has on a child’s future.  Participants may choose to receive a Literacy Kit, which includes 2-3 books, to aid in the literacy of young children. Participants will obtain the tools to successfully share exciting books and stories with their children.  

Children who grow up hearing stories and engaging with books have a better chance of falling in love with language and succeeding in school. Research shows that reading aloud is the single most important activity a caregiver can do to help a child prepare for reading and learning.  Read from the Start (RFTS), empowers parents and caregivers to read to their young children regularly- helping them form early habits that foster a lifelong love of reading.