Internship at the Reach Out and Read Pediatric Literacy Program at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. This internship involves organizing a reading library and book donation program. The student reads to children in the waiting rooms of the hospital in order to model reading to parents and children, and in preparation for the child receiving their own book from the doctor. The student is also involved with distribution of a reading survey given to parents. Internship at Wheeler Clinic's Helpline in Plainville.
Supervision is provided at the site.
Internship at Healthy Families Connecticut, a program aimed at preventing child abuse. The student would need to contact this organization to see what their needs are at this time. Internship at Hartford Hospital's Child Life Program. The student will provide activities, reading, etc. to children in the waiting rooms of the hospital. Modeling and encouraging reading are important parts of this program.