If you answer "yes" to any of the questions below, your child and family are at risk of LEAD POISONING.
 | Do you have a child under the age of 6? |
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Do you live in a house built before 1978? |
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Are you in an occupation where you are exposed to lead? |
The Forsyth County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) was formed by a grant from the Centers
for Disease Control (CDC) in an effort to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in Forsyth County. Although there
is an increase in lead screenings, lead poisoning is still a problem that affects children for their entire lives.
The CLPPP currently provides early intervention, surveillance, abatement enforcement, monitoring inspections and
risk assessments, and case management for the county to assist the CDC in its elimination goal.
The CLPPP has also formed the Forsyth County Lead Coalition made up of community leaders including parents,
medical providers, and representatives of the construction and housing industries, and many others who learn about
childhood lead poisoning issues in Forsyth County. The Coalition meets quarterly to discuss issues in lead poisoning
and listen to guest speakers from organizations such as HUD and EPA. We need more community involvement and would
love for you to join.
Visit the links below for more information!
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