Every Child Deserves a Healthy Start
Danville Birth Project employs an innovative, community-driven model to connect babies, mothers, and families to services proven to improve outcomes and change lives.
Every mother deserves care that sees her, hears her, and honors her story.
Serving one of the most at-risk areas of downstate Illinois with evidence based birth and early childhood solutions.
The Danville Birth Project supports pregnant and postpartum families in Vermilion County with care that’s personal, respectful, and rooted in community. Using an innovative, solutions-based model, we offer funding that connects families to trusted providers offering prenatal education, lactation support, and postpartum visits. We’re there to walk alongside you when current models of care fail, through every stage of the journey. Whether you’re looking for support or want to help us build a more just and compassionate system, we invite you to walk with us on our mission.
Every Family Deserves a Safe and Supported Birth
In Vermilion County, many mothers face significant challenges during pregnancy and postpartum:
- Limited Access to Care: The county is considered a maternity care desert, with the only local provider of comprehensive obstetric services in constant danger of permanent closure.
- High Maternal Mortality Rates: Black women in Illinois experience maternal mortality rates nearly three times higher than white women.
- Economic Hardship: A significant portion of families live below the poverty line, impacting access to quality healthcare.
Your support can help us continue providing life-changing services for local at-risk mothers.
Get Connected to Services
Lactation Support
Through a generous grant in partnership with Vermilion County Health Department, we offer scholarships for one-on-one breastfeeding help from trained lactation counselors to any resident of Vermilion County.
Doula & Midwifery Care
Our network of community-based doulas and midwives provide trusted support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Reach out to see if you qualify for a scholarship for these services.
Classes & Education
From childbirth prep to newborn care, our free classes give families the tools and confidence to make informed decisions. We meet you where you are and support learning in a safe, welcoming space.
You Are Not Alone
Contact Danville Birth Project today and get the caring, supportive help you need for your family to thrive.