Applications are reviewed for accuracy and thoroughness, commitment to the ROR model, and strong plans for sustainability. All clinics/practices applying to start ROR Programs are required to demonstrate that they have secured at least 75% of their Annual Book Commitment (ABC, the total number of books needed for an ROR Program annually, which is equivalent to the annual number of well-child visits for children ages 6 mos to 5 yrs).

A letter of support must be submitted with your application. This letter must clearly state your senior leadership's commitment, financially and otherwise, to sustain the Reach Out and Read Program long term. The support letter must be signed by the Medical Director and/or Executive Director. Applications are not complete and will not be reviewed until this letter is received.

All contact and Site information must be complete. Please fill in the blanks accordingly. An email address is mandatory for the primary mailing contact.

Satellites are clinical locations/primary care locations that do not submit an individual application to the ROR National Center, but are practicing the ROR program model in coordination with an "official" Program Site. Please complete the ROR Satellite Site Information Form for each qualifying Satellite. Although multiple Sites may fall under a single hospital or medical system umbrella, they are still considered distinct ROR Programs, and thus each Site is strongly encouraged to apply on its own.

The application must accurately reflect the number of participating medical providers.

Questions asking for Insurance Coverage and Patient Annual Income, as a percent of the Federal Poverty level, must be answered in percentages totaling 100%.

Your Site's annual book commitment must reflect the accurate number of well-child visits for children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years only. Sick and follow-up visits should not be included.

Your application must clearly outline a specific plan for obtaining on-going funding for books for your Site.

Plans for recruiting and training volunteer readers should also be outlined in this section, if applicable, as well as any plans to create a literacy-rich environment at your Site.