BRIGHT START | MACON RESOURCES (MRI)

2525 Federal Drive, Decatur, IL 62526

Eligibility

Open to families living in Macon county expecting children (prenatal) or who have children ages birth through 5 years

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm

(217) 429-1052

Voice

https://maconresources.org/programs-services/childrens-services/bright-start

Application process

Call or email for information

Fees

None

Service area

Macon County, Illinois

Description

Early-childhood home visiting and family support program. Uses Parents as Teachers model to help deliver parent education and support. Services include:

- Prenatal visits.

- Personal home visits.

- Group Connections.

- Infant Massage.

- Field trips.

- Family enrichment activities.

- Lending library (toys and books available).

- Transportation (limited).

- Development assessment.

- Individualized family support plan.

- Transition to pre-school programs.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/12/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

What's Here

Home Based Parenting Education Pediatric Developmental Assessment

Providing organization

MACON RESOURCES (MRI)

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