Montgomery County Partnership for Children (MCPC)

09/02/2026

For generations, Dolly Parton inspired the world with kindness, generosity, and the belief that every child deserves the chance to dream.

Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, millions of families have shared unforgettable moments, from the excitement of a book arriving in the mailbox to cherished bedtime stories and memories that last a lifetime.

We’d love to hear yours. 💗

Together, let’s celebrate the beautiful legacy Dolly created, one story at a time.

Share your story here:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8978593/Dolly-Tributes

09/01/2026

Montgomery County Partnership for Children (MCPC) is proud to be the local Smart Start affiliate for children & families in the Town of Troy, NC, Town of Star, Town of Candor N.C., Town of Biscoe, Town of Mount Gilead NC, and all of Montgomery County, NC!!

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
We are a network of 75 Local Partnerships serving all 100 counties.

We provide whole-child support from birth-to-five. We invest in early care and education, family support, and healthy families and communities.

By supporting young children and their families, we are building a stronger, healthier future for North Carolina.

Celebrate with us and learn how is making a difference in your community! Learn more: https://www.smartstart.org/in-your-community/

08/28/2026

As our community continues to remember Dolly Parton and the incredible legacy she leaves behind, many people are looking for ways to honor her locally.

The Montgomery County Partnership for Children has been the local program affiliate for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library since June 2005. To-date, 275,996 books have been mailed to local children, completely free to families, and 5,813 Montgomery County children have graduated from the program.

Over 1,100 children under age five in Montgomery County are currently receiving DPIL books in their mailboxes each month, and we are so proud to have one of the highest saturation rates in NC... Reaching close to 80% of all 0-4 year olds living in our county through this program.

For those who would like to support the program locally, donations to directly support books for children in our community can be made at https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/?country=US&affid=NCMONTGOMERY or by using the QR code in the photo.

We’ve also received an increase in interest from families wanting to enroll. If you live in Montgomery County, NC and would like to sign your child up to receive books, but have been unable to get through online due to the high traffic the national website is currently receiving, you can call us directly at 910-576-2363 and we will be happy to take the information needed to get your child(ren) into the program.

We are honored to have been part of Dolly’s Imagination Library for 21 years and look forward to continuing her vision for children and families in our community. 🦋📚

08/25/2026

The Troy Rotary Club joins the Montgomery County Partnership for Children (MCPC) and the world, in mourning the passing of the iconic Dolly Parton. Through her Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program more than 1,100 children under the age of five, across Montgomery County, NC receive books in the mail each month. Dolly's legacy will live on every time a child opens a book, a parent reads a story at bedtime, and every time a young mind begins to imagine what is possible. Thank you Dolly, for living out your own special version of and for inspiring us all to "Dream more, Learn more, Care more, and Be more." 🩵 🦋💛

08/25/2026

It is with incredible sadness that we join millions around the world in remembering our hero, Dolly Parton. 🤍🦋🎼📚

Dolly’s legacy reaches far beyond her music. Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library she placed books into the hands, and dreams into the hearts, of over 3 million children everywhere.

Montgomery County Partnership for Children is deeply honored to carry her vision forward by helping children throughout Montgomery County build their own home libraries and discover a lifelong love of reading.

Thank you, Dolly, for reminding every child to Dream More, Learn More, Care More, and Be More. Your kindness, generosity, and love for children will live on with every book opened and every story shared.

We will continue planting the seeds of dreams, one book and one child at a time. We will ALWAYS love you!❤️

07/20/2026

Dear Parents and Families,

We hope you are enjoying the books you get in the mail from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL)!

Please take a moment to share your experience to support the improvement of this program for all children in NC. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. www.bit.ly/dpil-survey

If you are willing to share your email address or phone number, we will enter your contact information into a raffle for a basket of fun books for your children!

Thank you!

07/07/2026

North Carolina’s youngest children, families, and early childhood educators will benefit from a new $14.8 million investment in early childhood initiatives. The funding will expand access to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, strengthen pathways to grow the child care workforce, and increase behavioral and mental health supports for children and those who care for them. Learn how this investment will help build a stronger early childhood system for communities across the state. https://www.smartstart.org/2026-state-budget/

05/01/2026

Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your choices matter.
Are you a Black parent or caregiver with a child (ages 0–7) in childcare?

CANDL & the National African American Child and Family Research Center invite you to be part of an important conversation about how families make decisions about childcare - what access looks like, what barriers exist, and what truly supports our children to thrive. This is more than a study. It’s an opportunity to shape the narrative and ensure our experiences are seen, heard, and valued.

🗣️1-hour virtual listening session
💵 $25 gift card for your time
⏰Tuesday, May 19th, or Wed., May 20th, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

If you're ready to share your voice and help inform better systems for our children and families, we encourage you to participate.

Register Here:
https://tinyurl.com/NAACFRCFocusGroup

04/25/2026

04/15/2026

You don't want to miss out on this special Saturday Hybrid Session of MCC's Child Care Academy. Just 2 in-person days (Sat. 4/18 & 5/2 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) with the rest of the coursework completed online!!

Enroll today & kickstart your Early Care & Education career!!

Receive hands-on-training for free! The next Child Care Academy will be start on April 18. Register today!