Brighter Beginnings

Brighter Beginnings is a program to help expectant families and babies stay healthy during pregnancy and after the baby is born. The program includes free home pregnancy tests, free car seats, free portable cribs and Sleep Safe kits, free diaper coupons, and care coordination.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/23/2024

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211 Metro Chicago

Location

1950 West Polk Street, Chicago, IL 60612

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 6:00pm; Tue 8:00am - 6:00pm; Wed 8:00am - 6:00pm; Thu 8:00am - 6:00pm; Fri 8:00am - 6:00pm; Sat 9:00AM - 1:00pm;

Application process

Families already enrolled in CountyCare can participate in the Brighter Beginnings program by enrolling their newborn in their health insurance plan.

Service area

Cook county, IL

Agency info

CountyCare Health Plan

CountyCare is a no-cost Illinois Medicaid managed care health plan for residents of Cook County. They offer additional free benefits to support a healthy lifestyle. Individuals must be signed up for Medicaid to enroll in CountyCare