Childhood Lead Prevention

The Cumberland County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) (view Lead brochure here)…provides services to the community for the purpose of increasing awareness regarding the hazards of lead exposure, reducing lead exposure, and increasing the number of children assessed and appropriately blood tested for lead poisoning. Our mission is to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of lead.  For more information, contact the Childhood Lead and Healthy Homes Program at 856.327.7602.

• Information and resources for lead poisoning prevention
• Community health worker outreach and education
• Public health nurse case management services for children with elevated blood lead levels
• Blood Lead Testing for children less than 17 years of age and pregnant women
• Environmental interventions by a certified lead inspector / risk assessor for children who have been determined to have elevated lead levels
• Community outreach at public events and health fairs

LEAD POISONING IS when a person's health is affected by lead contamination in what they eat, drink, touch, or breathe.  Children under 6 years of age have the greatest risk for lead poisoning due to their small size and developing brains.  Pregnant women with high blood lead levels are at increased risk for miscarriage, giving birth to babies prematurely or with low birthweights. Preventing lead poisoning before it happens is the best way to keep your family safe.

100 % PREVENTABLE