Better Birth Outcomes Comprehensive

About BBO-C

BBO-C is a statewide program that assists eligible high-risk pregnant and postpartum clients and newborns in connecting with community services. BBO-C Nurse Navigators provide direct 1:1 assistance to help clients meet their family’s health and wellness goals and promote the reduction of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.

BBO-C Program Eligibility

Eligibility for BBO-C services is defined as a family/dyad or individual meeting all of the following:

1. Resident of Will County; and
2. Pregnant or postpartum individual up to 6 months after birth and/or infant up to 6 months after birth; and
3. Household income less than 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL); and
4. The presence of at least one risk factor:
   * Elevated risk due to previous or current poor birth outcome
   * Elevated risk due to high risk medical diagnosis or social condition of birthing person
   * Elevated risk due to high risk medical diagnosis or social condition of infant

Families not meeting the eligibility criteria may receive administrative pre-approval authorization.