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READ from the START

Read from the StartA partnership between Missouri Humanities Council and the Foundation, READ from the START (RFTS) educates at-risk parents about the importance of reading to young children starting at birth. Research shows that lifetime success rates are increased dramatically when children are exposed to reading at an early age. RFTS trained facilitators meet with parents to model reading techniques and inspire them to enjoy a lifelong love of reading. The Foundation gives each family a set of seven children's books to take home. Since 1998, the Foundation has sponsored 83 programs with more than 1,200 parents and caregivers participating from 24 counties.

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3620 Frederick Ave. – St. Joseph, MO 64506 toll free: 800.447.1083 phone: 816.271.7200 fax: 816.271.7269 ----  Hearthland Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to empowering childeren and adults to build heathlier, more livable communities.