The following questions are taken from interested early childhood teachers, caregivers, and parents around the country.  We will add more Qs and As soon.

Thanks,
Susan.

	Do you separate the mothers and babies for RTM Programs?
				We like to give the moms lots of  personal attention. Ideally the babies are nearby to help organize practice sessions.
	Can I run a Read To Me Program? Do I need permission or have to become a 501 ( c ) 3?
		Yes you can. Get your Guide & DVD and you're good to go! If you need our help, call or write. Non-Profit Status is not necessary. My suggestion is that if you are not employed in a position that would pay you a salary to run a READ TO ME Program, you might seek to align yourself with a functioning group like a library, day care center or community/educational center which serves a population of young families. You might be able to be hired to run this particular part of their services.
	The program looks great, but my mother and baby group doesn't meet in a high school. Can I adapt the program to fits the needs of my particular setting?
		Of course. The READ TO ME Program offers different entries into the world of reading to babies. Each workshop tries to give young parents an enjoyable and useful experience with books for very young children. The program can be easily modified, expanded, and repeated for maximum effect.
	How much does the program cost?
		Assuming that you do not have to pay for the meeting rooms or salaries, the way to figure your costs is add up basic expenses to include books to keep and books to give as gifts, art and photo supplies, and writer-illustrator honoraria plus his/her books for all participants. On the basis of a group of 10 parents, figure one gift book during the program. Art and photo supplies are ongoing and vary. Luggage tags, markers, stencils, glue sticks etc are easily obtained at an office supply store, and can be reused for future programs. An author-illustrator may waive a large fee, but needs  a token honorarium for the hour with our unique group.  Publishers will give a 40% discount for author-illustrator personal visits.
				Are there any training programs for READ TO ME Leaders?
					Training programs for staff working with young families occur from time to time. Training programs for your organization can be arranged. Please contact us for further information. (See Staff Training under the Implementation Tab).