Lead Poisoning Prevention
About 1 in 22 children have high levels of lead in their blood, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s why NHSA has partnered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA.) Together, they are providing information, materials, and activities to Head Start programs concerning lead poisoning prevention.
The following education materials were developed in conjunction with Head Start staff and parents. Please use them with families in your program to help reduce the harmful impact lead poisoning has on thousands of American children.
Overview on Lead Poisoning for family support workers, health specialists, and teachers.
"Chance of a Lifetime” Brochure for Head Start parents and expectant mothers.
Home Advisory Talking Points and Home Checklist for family support workers and home visitors.
Health Specialist Fact Sheet for health staff.
Classroom Activities and Puppet Instructions for teachers.
Classroom Activities
Puppet Instructions
For more information about the EPA’s lead awareness program, click here. For additional lead poisoning prevention resources from NHSA, click here.