The goal of the BCDHS CLP Program is to identify all children under 6 years of age who have elevated levels of lead in their blood.

We educate families about the effects of elevated blood lead levels and provide prevention materials.

Educational materials include: education on nutrition, hand-washing, housekeeping, and other ways to reduce lead exposure and to ensure Healthy Homes.

When a child, up to 72 months age or older is determined to have a confirmed elevated blood lead level, this triggers action for an Environmental Intervention and Case Management plan for the affected child.

Environmental intervention/Full Hazard Assessments help to eliminate and identify lead hazards such as: lead paint, contaminated soil, ambient sources, and contaminated dust as part of protecting children in their primary/secondary residences, as well as relocation residences.

• Guidance on home safety.
• Assist in identifying possible peeling/ chipping lead paint sources.
• Home visits that include education.
• Educate proper housekeeping and hand-washing techniques that will reduce lead dust exposure.
• Identify possible cultural and consumer products within the home that may be contributing to lead exposure.
• Nutritional assessments and education on proper nutrition that decreases absorption of lead in the body.

The goal of the BCDHS CLP Program is to identify all children under 6 years of age who have elevated levels of lead in their blood.

We educate families about the effects of elevated blood lead levels and provide prevention materials.

Educational materials include: education on nutrition, hand-washing, housekeeping, and other ways to reduce lead exposure and to ensure healthy homes.