The Family Reads program helps fathers and their elementary and middle school age children with reading, math, financial literacy, wellness, and leadership development. This evidence-based empowerment program engages fathers and their children in a variety of activities designed to expand their knowledge and skills. Participants connect with individuals and resources to promote learning and improve workforce and tech upskilling opportunities for fathers and the entire family. Program and community leaders inspire literacy by discussing their lives and careers through engaging sessions about transformative books. Additionally, the program collaborates with:

• Statewide, regional, and local nonprofit organizations
• Schools
• Workforce development programs
• Justice-involved initiatives
• Metropolitan, regional, and local libraries and Friends of the Library
• Government entities
• Faith communities and sacred sector organizations