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Howard University Hospital - Literacy for Children Project
The Literacy for Children (LFC) Project was launched at Howard University Hospital (HUH) and sponsored by Howard University Libraries and the District of Columbia Public Libraries. Student and adult volunteers model behavior for the attentive listener and reader. Through liaisons with local libraries, families can capitalize on a child's natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning by getting a library card and taking advantage of the many free programs and services.
What is it?
The Literacy for Children (LFC) Project was launched at Howard University Hospital (HUH) and sponsored by Howard University Libraries and the District of Columbia Public Libraries. Student and adult volunteers model behavior for the attentive listener and reader. Through liaisons with local libraries, families can capitalize on a child's natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning by getting a library card and taking advantage of the many free programs and services.
Who is it for?
Child and infant patients at HUH, local schoolchildren, and children who attend HUH outreach events.
Why do they do it?
The goal is to act as a catalyst for early literacy development, ensuring that caregivers of at-risk patients actively participate in preschool enrichment.
Impact
Since the program's inception in 2000, more than 5,000 children have either received reading materials or benefited from reading sessions hosted by volunteers.
Contact: Cynthia C. Livingston
Director, Community Services
Telephone: 202-865-4238
E-mail: clivingston@huhosp.org
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