Together, We Can End Literacy Inequity

Join the Children’s Literacy Project Network

You’re not just joining a list—you’re joining a trusted movement. At CLP, we personally vet every program, so families and volunteers know they’re connecting with high-impact, mission-aligned organizations. We’re building the largest national network of structured literacy providers, and we’d be honored to include your organization.

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what to expect

Here’s How It Works

Fill out the form

Fill out the form above to tell us where you’re located and essential questions about your program.

Go through our vetting process

We'll confirm we are aligned and if we match, we'll add you to our network.

Receive CLP Support and Volunteers

Contact your matches — they’ll guide you through the process of becoming a reading mentor

Support that multiplies your reach

We know how hard you work to serve your community—and we’re here to support that. By joining our network, you gain visibility, volunteer support, and access to tools that can elevate your impact. You keep doing what you do best. We’ll help amplify it.

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Key Benefits

Volunteer Connections

Tap into a growing pool of passionate reading mentors. As CLP conducts national advertising and sponsorship activities, we're constantly identifying individuals eager to make a difference. We'll connect these motivated volunteers directly with your organization.

National Visibility

From streaming features like SENTENCED to high-profile events, our work brings attention to literacy. As part of our network, your organization stands to benefit from that momentum.

Fundraising Support

Turn CLP awareness efforts into local action. Host a SENTENCED screening as a fundraiser, or attract new donors looking for trusted literacy programs.

Peer Collaboration

Join a national network of mission-driven organizations. Exchange ideas, strategies, and support with others doing the work alongside you.

Access to Resources

Enjoy free access to a curated library of trainings, teaching tools, films, and best practices designed to support high-quality literacy instruction.

Data Insights

Use our national-scale data and analytics to better understand your impact and refine your strategy—backed by real evidence.

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Other ways to Engage

Why Literacy Mentoring Matters

Literacy is more than reading — it supports social skills, emotional intelligence, and lifelong confidence. Learn More

Want to Involve a Group?

Coordinate a group of volunteers to amplify your impact. This option is perfect for businesses, faith communities, clubs, and organizations looking to make a collective difference.

Know a Literacy Org Doing Great Work?

Is there a literacy organization in your area that is placing volunteers to help children read that we should be aware of? Nominate them here.

Prefer to Give?

Children’s Literacy Project exists to re-ignite the cause of early childhood literacy in America. We help start new programs, we help increase existing programs, we connect organizations to people and resources, and we are on a mission to find and recruit 1,000,000 new reading mentors. Give here.