Financial need: The primary requirement for eligibility is having a financial need. This means the guardian has a strong desire to provide an age appropriate home library for the child but finds the cost to be a significant financial burden. Documentation will not be required.
Commitment to Use: The guardian should commit to utilizing the books provided by reading to or with the child(ren) regularly, fostering a love for reading and learning.
Follow-up participation: Agreeing to participate in follow up surveys or feedback sessions to help the program assess the impact and effectiveness of the home library initiative
Photo Release Consent: Applicants must consent to a photo release. This means agreeing that a photo of a child with their new home library can be used for the program’s social media and promotional purposes. This consent will be part of the application form and will require a signature from the guardian.
Application form: Completion of an application form detailing:
- The guardian’s contact information.
- Number and ages of children in the household
- A brief description of why the home library would be beneficial