Lead Poisoning Prevention

This website includes links to information for parents, prevention tips, data, state programs, and tools and training materials.

This document offers guidance on lead testing required by childcare providers in Illinois.

This is an FAQ on lead poisoning.

This website provides information from several federal and state sources on lead in water, testing for lead, prevention, and lead-based paint.

This website provides general information and safety information, along with resources regarding lead.

The most important step parents, doctors, and others can take is to prevent lead exposure before it occurs. This article presents nine steps to keep your home lead safe.

This page provides information and resources regarding lead found in water.

This article explains the risks of lead poisoning for young children, and offers strategies for prevention.

This article presents facts about lead in Chicago and tips for parents and guardians to help stop children from coming into contact with lead.

This annual event aims to raise awareness to reduce childhood exposure to lead and to encourage implementation of local activities and events. The toolkit provides materials and resources to assist communities in planning an event.