Division of Developmental Disabilities Services Announces Data Breach; Call Center: 1-833-875-0644 (9 am - 9 pm Mon-Fri) Learn More

Current Suspected Overdose Deaths in Delaware for 2022: Get Help Now!

Find school water testing results and additional resources

Delaware.gov logo

DHSS Menu


Lead Poisoning Prevention


Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance in Delaware 2022 Annual Report

The mission of the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is to protect the health of Delawareans by preventing childhood lead poisoning and promoting health among children (0 – 6 years of age) through education, safe environments, screening and early intervention.

 

HHLPP accomplishes this mission by:

  • Increasing public awareness of the dangers of lead poisoning
  • Preventing/controlling lead hazards before exposure occurs
  • Universal screening of pre-school children
  • Case management, education and/or environmental investigation for children found lead poisoned.

Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance in Delaware 2021 Annual Report

 

 

Delaware's Lead Program is Seeking Input From Contractors
on Upcoming Training

 
Parent and Caregiver Information
.
Parents and Caregivers
Learn How to Protect the Children in Your Care		 Lead Contractor Certification
.
Contractors - Lead Abatement and RRP
Certification and Lead-Safe Practices
Information for Landlords and Tenants
.
Landlords and Tenants
Information on Lead Issues in Rental Properties		 Medical Providers .
Medical Providers
Screening Requirements and Other Resources

For more information, please contact the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.

Download Adobe Acrobat Reader Please note: Some of the files available on this page are in Adobe PDF format which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. A free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded directly from Adobe . If you are using an assistive technology unable to read Adobe PDF, please either view the corresponding text only version (if available) or visit Adobe's Accessibility Tools page.

  

Resources for More Information


This is the Renovate Right Pamphlet
Renovate Right Pamphlet

English
-----

En español - Remodelar Correctamente: Guia de Praticas Acreditadas Seguras Para Trabaja con Plomo Para
__________

Find a Lead Certified Contractor
__________

Submit a Tip or Complaint
__________

Community Health Services Lead Testing Page
__________

EPA Lead Awareness Program
__________

HUD Office of Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Control
__________

National Center for Healthy Housing
__________

Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing
__________

Lead In Your Home: A Parent’s Reference Guide
__________

Testing Your Home For Lead In Paint, Dust, and Soil




About the Department
Secretary's Letter
Secretary Bio
Newsroom
State Jobs
Calendar
Delaware Health Care Commission
DHSS Administration Contact
Federal COVID Funding Dashboard

Publications & Reports
Aging and Physical Disabilities
Child Support Services
Social Services
Health Care Quality
Office of the Secretary - Administration
Medicaid & Medical Assistance
Public Health
Human Trafficking Interagency Coordinating Council

Developmental Disabilities Services
State Service Center
Substance Abuse
Mental Health
Visually Impaired
Councils and Committees
Trauma Informed
CostAware
Volunteer Delaware
FOIA Request Form

+