The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office wrapped up its first six-week Prime Time Family Reading program on Nov. 16, marking a successful effort to bring families together and promote youth literacy.

The program was led by the department’s Community Relations and Crime Prevention unit in partnership with the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. Families gathered each week to read together, participate in guided discussions, and share healthy meals provided by community partners.

Door prizes were awarded throughout the program, culminating in a grand prize drawing for a 32-inch television, won by Brandon Taylor.

Sheriff’s officials said the program strengthened community connections and encouraged a love of reading among young participants. A second session is planned for the spring.