Parents and Caregivers

Lead poisoning is preventable. The key is to stop children from coming into contact with lead. Talk to your healthcare provider about risk factors that may put your family at risk and whether a blood test should be done. If your child has higher levels of lead in their blood than most children, they can be connected to follow up services to reduce long-term effects.

The following resources provide information and guidance on how to protect yourself and your family from the effects of lead exposure.