JCCF Receives $200,000 from Johnson County Commissioners to Support Early Childhood Education and Literacy
Published: August 10, 2026 by Johnson County Community Foundation
The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has received a $200,000 allocation from the Johnson County Commissioners using remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to strengthen early childhood education and literacy throughout Johnson County.
Recognizing the lasting impact of investing in young children, the Commissioners designated the funding to support initiatives focused on early care and education as well as literacy. In partnership with the Commissioners, JCCF has directed $100,000 of the allocation to the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Johnson County Fund, helping ensure the long-term sustainability of the program.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Johnson County provides free, high-quality books each month to children from birth to age five, encouraging a love of reading and supporting kindergarten readiness. The investment will help expand access to books for local families while strengthening the program's permanent fund for future generations.
"We are incredibly grateful to the Johnson County Commissioners for their commitment to investing in our youngest residents," said Kim Kasting, President & CEO of the Johnson County Community Foundation. "Early literacy is one of the strongest predictors of future academic success, and this investment in the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Johnson County will create lasting opportunities for children and families across our community."
The remaining $100,000 will support additional initiatives that advance early care and education in Johnson County, furthering the Foundation's commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
For more information about Johnson County Community Foundation, please visit jccf.org. To donate directly to the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Johnson County Fund, please visit https://onecau.se/imaginationlibrary.
