Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) book distribution events provide free books to children in child care. ASCC’s RIF Program conducts book distribution parties throughout the year. Events at each party include refreshments, a wide assortment of books to select from, storytelling, and motivational activities and crafts. At each event, children are allowed to select two new books to take home. The program also provides literacy resources for the caregivers. Through these book distribution events, language and literacy training is offered to the providers emphasizing the importance of reading with the children as part of their daily curriculum.

Reading is Fundamental is a national program aimed at promoting literacy and preparing and motivating children to read. Since its inception in 1966, RIF has grown into a national grass-roots network of more than 400,000 volunteers at 20,000 sites. RIF utilizes support from the U.S. Department of Education, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and countless individuals to place more than 200 million books in the hands and homes of children who need them most.

ASCC’s RIF Program is funded by Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Federal Funds and Valley of the Sun United Way.

For more information about ASCC’s Reading is Fundamental Program, please contact:

480-829-0500 x 122 (Maricopa County)
800-535-4599 x 122 (Toll Free)
Fax: 480-820-7288
Email: mnash@asccaz.org