Every Child a Reader: Cultivating Early Literacy and Love for Reading

The Every Child a Reader program is designed to foster a lifelong love of reading in children, with a particular focus on supporting immigrant families. This program empowers parents to engage their children in literacy from an early age by providing culturally relevant stories and interactive activities.

Key Benefits:

  1. Language Development: Immigrant children exposed to books are 50% more likely to develop strong language skills by age five​ (Colorín Colorado).

  2. Cognitive Growth: Early reading promotes problem-solving and critical thinking.

  3. School Readiness: Children who are read to regularly are 2.5 times more likely to succeed in school.

  4. Cultural Integration: The program helps children connect with their heritage and adjust to new environments.

Studies show that early literacy development improves academic success and helps immigrant children overcome language barriers and integrate into their new communities. Moreover, engaging immigrant parents in these activities boosts children's reading skills by up to 40%​ (Colorín Colorado). By investing in early literacy, this program is vital for the success of the immigrant community we serve.

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Liya

AFHHO you are a blessing to all the mamas. You are there whenever we need you the most. I have no words to express what AFHHO does really.
“When you need a family go to AFHHO” That is what I tell people. God be with you all.

Rosemary

“Thank you for this organization. May God bless those who thought of starting the organization. It is very educational for African immigrant and refugee families

Miriam

“I would like to thank this organization and staff for being on top to meet community needs (African-Swahili community). I learned a lot about useful resources and important information needed to us at the right time. Through AFHHO I made friends, and I attended important sessions that helped a lot, especially the Watoto Wetu program and Women Advisory Group.
Demetria, the program coordinator, is amazing at every session, very charming and energetic.”