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Once Upon a Month™

This popular program provides children ages 0-5 with a free children’s book and an accompanying parent guide every month. By encouraging early reading, the initiative stimulates curiosity, language development and learning skills.

Results & Impact

View Our Impact Across All Programs

11,272

children
enrolled in the program in our last fiscal year

132,833

books
mailed to local children in our last fiscal year

96%

of parents
said they read more to their children as a result

    11,272

    children
    enrolled in the program in our last fiscal year

    132,833

    books
    mailed to local children in our last fiscal year

    96%

    of parents
    said they read more to their children as a result

    Once Upon a Month™ is sponsored by

    United Way of Metropolitan Dallas • The Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy • Boone Family Foundation
    And enjoys the support of these key partners
    Communities Foundation of Texas • Department of Family and Protective Services—Prevention and Early Intervention • Dallas ISD • Hudson Foundation • Hillcrest Foundation

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