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FAMILIES &
CAREGIVERS


All families want their children to succeed, but given the inequities in our society, some families lack the necessary knowledge or resources to raise their young children optimally.  Learn More
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
PROFESSIONALS


In Mecklenburg County, most infants and young children live in families where all caregivers work outside the home. Yet, too often, families are forced into situations where care is unstable, unaffordable, or of questionable quality.  Learn More

"The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has really helped grow my 2-year-old son's love of reading! He gets so excited when a new book comes in the mail and loves picking it up to "read" on his own. It's become part of our daily routine to snuggle up and read together, and I love watching him recognize his favorite stories. The variety of books has definitely helped spark his curiosity and made story time one of his favorite parts of the day."


A Dolly Parton Imagination Library Parent