Perch Place Consulting
Assisting young children and school-aged students to succeed in learning by partnering with their families, schools, and communities. Additional consulting services available.
Our community signed on to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in 2023 to give our children the best start in life. Inspired by Dolly Parton’s own dad, who couldn’t read or write.
While our hearts are incredibly sad today, we’re more inspired than ever to continue this important mission. Together, we are building a brighter future for our children.
Thank you for supporting our work and Dolly’s legacy.
Perch Place offers consultation to educators, school districts, community-based organizations, and businesses on the investment and management of early educational programs, gaining positive outcomes and impact, trainings and events, and the life-cycle of grants.
(Formerly Ready For Kindergarten) Lending support and interventions to children, students, families, schools, and communities.
Through Dolly Parton Imagination Library, children ages 0-5 receive free books in the mail.
Grant writing services to assist organizations in securing funding for early childhood or other initiatives.
Enhancing the skills and knowledge of educators, caregivers, and parents in our communities.
We understand that the early school years are crucial for a child’s development, and that’s why we offer a range of programs and support services to help families, educators, and communities nurture and guide young minds. We serve:
Preparing children to reach their full potential by identifying any barriers to learning, and then addressing and assisting those needs.
We make it a priority to help prepare children for success in education. Here are some of our frequently asked questions.
School Districts that could use additional assistance with:
Schools can request Family School Navigation, Behavior Intervention Specialist, and/or our Extended Staff Program (Instructional Coach, Speech Therapist) services at any time. Contact Robin Robinson at 315-880-0551.
Community-based organizations, school districts and the community at large can choose from offered trainings, events, and/or grant services on our menu or request a meeting to discuss specific topics and/or needs.
Central Valley
Dolgeville
Herkimer
Holland Patent
Little Falls
Rome City School District
Sauquoit Valley
Utica
We love to serve our community with efforts that help our youngest members. Our early educational programs aim to gain positive outcomes and impact.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 Joseph R. Carucci Legacy Award. (Left to Right) Richard Presky, Michael Macchione, Robin Robinson, Frank DuRoss, William Abraham, Caroline
https://www.wktv.com/news/education/rome-csd-joins-dolly-partons-imagination-library-program/article_c8cac917-38ca-44c0-89d0-a4af277fb343.html
For more information and resources for families, visit: https://preventchildabuse.org/capmonth2025/
