Feb 28, 2020
This threat is a clear and present danger “I didn’t know anything about lead until that call telling me my son’s brain could be damaged. I was shaking and crying. I didn’t sleep for 30 days.” It’s a nightmare for any parent. When the doctor called last year...
Feb 18, 2020
Delaware County Takes Major Step Against Childhood Lead Poisoning With $2M in Grants to Rid Homes of Toxic Paint Every year, 350 children in Delaware County are stricken with lead poisoning, for which there is no cure—The vast majority of these cases can be easily...
Feb 18, 2020
Jan 6, 2020
A list of screening questions to assess a child’s risk for lead poisoning.
Jan 6, 2020
A list of HUD Lead Hazard Remediation Programs in Pennsylvania. A child does not need to be poisoned for their family to qualify for remediation under these grants. The programs cover both Environmental Lead Investigations (ELIs) and lead removal services.
Sep 27, 2019
New law will protect generations from toxic lead paint We knew our message had gotten through. We hoped it would be enough. Over the past few weeks, the Lead Free Philly Coalition, led by PCCY’s Colleen McCauley, visited with members of...
