Childhood Lead Prevention Program
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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 women who are pregnant, who have elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) and identifying and eliminating sources of lead exposure.
The Childhood Lead Prevention Program Services:
- Case management, including home visits from Community Lead Advocates and Nurse Case Managers
- Lead testing to children under six years of age and women who are pregnant
- Provide referrals to community and health care partners as well as referrals for lead abatement and inspection
- Educate health care providers, community groups, and families
Lead Testing is available at the Detroit Health Department every Thursday at 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
- Call (313) 876-0133 to make an appointment
Detroit Health Department Lead Cleaning Demonstration
Related Lead Programs:
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), highlights the work of the 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 women who are pregnant. This includes ANY home where children would be living or visiting six hours a week.
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Program Contact Information:
Childhood Lead Prevention Program
Office number: (313) 876-0133
100 Mack Avenue (First Floor), Detroit MI 48201
Email: [email protected]
Lead Testing is available at the Detroit Health Department every Thursday at 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM