Lantern (formerly Bright by Text) brought to you by WFYI

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A Text Messaging Service for Caregivers of Young Children
 

 

Are you a parent? Grandparent? Aunt or Uncle? Babysitter? Do you have a young child in your life? Then Lantern (formerly Bright by Text) a FREE text messaging service for parents & caregivers is for you! Bright By Text is made available to you through its partnership with WFYI. Text WFYI to 274448, or sign-up online, to get started.

This service is for parents and adults who care for young children newborn through age 5. When you register for the service using your child's birthdate, direct text messages will provide developmentally appropriate information, activities, and more from trusted national and local resources.

About Lantern (formerly Bright by Text)

Lantern (formerly Bright by Text) messages will offer information on health and safety, early literacy, nutrition and other topics, and also include URLs linking users to more in-depth information and helpful videos.

Users will receive no more than four messages per week per registered child and can opt out at any time. Each message contains age-appropriate information based on the child’s birthdate used during registration.

Service is available in English and in Spanish. To get started, text* code word WFYI to 274448, OR sign up online.

*Message and Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to 274448 to STOP. Text HELP to 274448 for HELP. For more information, see the FAQ, Full Terms and Privacy Policy.

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