LANTERN | UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA
1111 9th Street, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50314
Eligibility
Open to anyone caring for a child, from pregnancy to preteen
Required documents
None
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Tax site open starting Feb 3, 2025, walk-in services available during tax site hours or call the tax appointment line to schedule a tax appointment, Mon 5 pm-6 pm, Tue 9 am-1 pm, Wed 5 pm-6 pm, Fri-Sat 9 am-1 pm, first come first serve
Languages
English
Application process
Visit website to sign up for messages
Fees
None
Service area
Iowa
Description
Provides a specialized text messaging platform that delivers childhood development resources to parents and other caregiver's of children. All developmental information sent is from early childhood organizations that are tailored to a child's age, family's location, and topics of interest. Information given contain tips, conversation starters, learning games, and activities.
What's Here
Providing organization
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA
Mission is to improve lives by uniting the caring power of the community.