LAPSITS FOR EARLY LITERACY :To instill a love of books in at-risk newborns through three year olds and to encourage nurturing early language practices by their parents and caregivers

Lapsits for Early Literacy™ educational program evaluates these goals

To motivate low income and English as a Second Language parents to read to their tiny children, newborn through three years old.
To offer parents early literacy workshops and provide numerous free books to create home libraries.
To provide permanent book collections, circulating parent book bags, and best early literacy practice workshops to staff in low income childcare centers.
To hold public awareness through campaigns and events.
To host an ongoing web site with parent and child care staff information, links, and activities available for public access.
To publish e-mail newsletters for parents and caregivers of newborns through three year olds.