Illinois gets funding boost in expanded maternal home visit program

Illinois is set to receive millions of dollars in federal funding to help new families in rural and underserved communities. Many pregnant women and new moms in the Chicago area are eligible to tap into the funds.

Carole Johnson, an administrator with the Health Resources and Services Administration, joined the WGN Evening News to discuss the program, who’s eligible and the services available.

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/programs/home-visiting/maternal-infant-early-childhood-home-visiting-miechv-program