Childhood Lead Prevention Program
The Childhood Lead Prevention Program seeks to eliminate childhood lead poisoning by increasing awareness regarding the hazards and sources of lead, identifying and caring for children from birth through six years of age and pregnant persons who have elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) and identifying and eliminating sources of lead exposure.
The Lead Program:
- Provides case management, including home visits from Community Lead Advocates and Nurse Case Managers
- Provides Lead testing to children under six years of age and pregnant persons
- Provides referrals to community and health care partners as well as referrals for lead abatement and inspection.
- Educates health care providers, community groups, and families.
The Detroit Lead Reduction Task Force (Lead Task Force) aims to reduce toxic lead exposure among Detroiters, particularly children, by working collaboratively across city departments and with community partners.
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD), Highlighting the work of City of Detroit Departments surrounding Lead – Housing, Water, and Health.
Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD). A free program to remove lead-based paint hazards in homes where children under the age of 6 are living, including pregnant persons. This includes ANY home where children would be living or visiting six hours a week.
Lead Testing is available at the Detroit Health Department every Thursday during normal business hours.
- Call (313) 876-0133 to make an appointment
If you think your child has been exposed to lead, please call (313) 876-0133