DHLW+M Early Childhood Area

Every child beginning at birth will be safe, healthy, and successful.

PO Box 882

Washington IA 52353

319-461-1369

​Upcoming meetings & activities

Board of Directors

Current Projects 

Purpose

The DHLW+M Early Childhood Area Board is currently seeking request for proposals to select the qualified applicants to coordinate and implement services and activities for families with children prenatal through age 5 in Des Moines, Henry, Louisa, Muscatine, and Washington counties. See the 'Applications & Information' tab for details.  

DHLW+M Request for Proposal Committee

October 7th 2025

5:00pm

Virtual meeting

AGENDA

ECI District 6 Board Elect

October 15th 2025

5:00pm

Hybrid meeting

AGENDA

DHLW+M Early Childhood Area Board

October 21st 2025

5:00pm

Mt Pleasant Public Library

307 E Monroe St 

Mt Pleasant, IA 52641​

AGENDA

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Programs

Professional Development

​Quality Enhancements 

Mental Health Consultation

Family Support - Home Visitation

Preschool Scholarships

Dental Varnish & Education

Literacy ​

NEW Funding Opportunity!​

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Vision

Every child beginning at birth will be safe, healthy, and successful.

Mission

The DHLW Early Childhood Area community works together to maximize the status of the health, safety, education, and care of children (prenatal through 5 years) and their families.  

Jim Cary

Matt Latcham - Chair

Tricia Lipski

Shawn Maine

Cyndi Mears - Vice Chair

Melody Raub - Treasurer

Mike Steele

Unity Stevens

Stan Stoops - Secretary

Paris White

Board