After recognizing that lead exposure is harmful to children, with negative effects that can last a lifetime, CDC began funding state and local childhood lead poisoning prevention programs in 1991. CDC is leading efforts to prevent childhood lead exposure, which continues to impact several million children every year. As of 2021, we fund 53 state and local public health programs who conduct lead poisoning prevention activities in their communities. We are supporting a nationwide efforts to eliminate lead exposures where children live, learn, and play. We are also providing valuable resources to inform and educate families, healthcare providers, and public health professionals. We've made many contributions to the field of public health, but there is much more to be done. As we move forward, we must continue to, maximize our impact on children and communities in the U.S. and beyond; we must bridge disparities that exist based on race, ethnicity, and income; and prevent lead exposures before they occur. As we celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2021, we invite you to join us as CDC commemorates our continued commitment to preventing childhood lead exposures in the United States. Please visit our website at www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead to learn more.