DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) are teaming up to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program to Alabama foster children.

DHR will automatically enroll every child in foster care ages 0-5 to receive a free, high-quality, age-appropriate book from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in the mail each month.

“Every child in Alabama deserves a strong start, and that foundation begins with reading,” said Governor Kay Ivey.

“By putting a new book in the hands of our youngest Alabamians each month, we are planting the seeds for a lifetime of learning and success.”

The book-gifting program is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading and success in early education and development.

“In th

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