Lead Poisoning Prevention
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Our lead poisoning prevention work involves collaboration with local partners to provide education, resources and care to children with lead exposure. Lead poisoning and asthma are both caused by environmental factors and are often prevalent in the same populations. Creating healthy environments is vital to creating healthy communities.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Resources

CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)
The goal of this program is to prevent childhood lead exposure before any harm occurs. Through CLPPP, CDC supports state and local public health departments with funds for surveillance and prevention of lead exposure.
City of Milwaukee Health Department Lead Programs
The Home Environmental Health Division (HEH) of the City of Milwaukee Health Department consists of four complimentary programs that together aim to keep children and families healthy and safe: Lead Hazard Reduction, Lead Surveillance & Response, Healthy Homes, and Drinking Water Safety.
Coalition on Lead Emergency (COLE)
COLE is organizing, advocating, and educating Milwaukee residents to create a lead safe city.
Community Water Services (CWS)
CWS is a multi-disciplinary team in Milwaukee that is testing a systematic approach to attain safe drinking water from the tap.
Developmental Screening Resources
Developmental Screening helps identify children with delays (a common symptom of lead poisoning) and get them the resources they need. The Family Resources on this page can be used to learn about developmental milestones and to share information with your child’s doctor.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Lead-Safe Wisconsin
Lead-Safe Wisconsin provides information, resources and tools to prevent lead poisoning and protect kids by making sure the homes they live and play in are free from lead dust.
Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) Drinking Water Filter Program
The City of MHD offers free drinking water filter starter kits as part of a free Lead Safe Kit if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health Fact Sheet
This fact sheet is titled “Supporting Child Well-Being Through Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning.” It provides information and action steps to take to prevent lead poisoning in our state.
Contact Our Staff
Carissa Hoium, MPH
Program Leader
Environmental Health
(414) 337-4569
choium@childrenswi.org
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