Better Birth Outcomes - Comprehensive (BBO-C) | Macon County Health Department
Macon County Health Department
1221 East Condit Street, Decatur, IL 62521
Eligibility
Open to birthing persons and infants less than 6 months of age with risk factors which may include:
- Income eligibility
- Diseases that affect pregnancy or infants
- Homelessness or in unstable housing
- Teen or over 45 years old
- Previous pre-term delivery or low birth weight
- Mental health issues
- Previously incarcerated or under house arrest
- DCFS involvement in the past year
- Victim of domestic violence
- Substance abuse during pregnancy
- Complex medical issues
Required documents
Varies by service
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
(217) 423-6988 ext. 1335
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call or visit for information or services
Fees
None
Service area
Macon County, IL
Provides one-on-one support throughout pregnancy.
Offers personalized support for a healthy pregnancy, full term delivery, and postpartum care through the baby’s first 6 months.
Navigators (who are nurses and social workers) can also connect clients with community resources and help find medical care.
Those who qualify for the program may receive:
- Personalized prenatal and postpartum education.
- Community referrals and links to services.
- Services provided free of charge.
Last assured
07/24/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Macon County Health Department
Provides public health services to the Macon County communities.