Lead-Free Promise Project

Lead testing is quick, simple, and helps protect kids early. 🩺 With just two drops of blood from a finger stick, point-of-care testing can detect blood lead levels in only 3 minutes. To learn more about how to get tested for lead go to paleadfree.org/prt/

The latest data on lead poisoning of Pennsylvania children can be found in their new report: pa.gov/content/dam/co…

Karah Witmer’s story is a reminder that lead exposure can impact any family, often without warning. Every family deserves to raise their children in a home free from lead. Let’s make that the standard, not the exception.

Yesterday's "Spring into Action" half-day conference in East Lansdowne brought together residents, community leaders, healthcare professionals, advocates, and regional partners to address the ongoing public health threat of lead paint poisoning.

The PA Department of Health’s 2023 Lead Surveillance Report is now available on their website. Check it out at: pa.gov/content/dam/co…

Pennsylvania is finally protecting all children by prioritizing two lead tests by two years of age!

Did you know that most kids are getting poisoned by lead in their own homes? That’s why it’s important to raise awareness, test for lead hazards, and make sure families have access to the resources they need to stay safe.

Protecting kids starts at home. Investing in lead safety means safer futures for families! Read the full article to learn more about lead hazards and the resources available. pennmedicine.org/news/making-ol…

Lead-Free Families, a coalition partner of the Lead-Free Promise Project, is proving the impact of a health system investing in safe homes. penntoday.upenn.edu/news/lancaster…

If your home was built before 1978, it may contain lead paint. That’s the year lead paint was finally banned in the U.S.—which is why testing older homes is so important.

Join us for half-day, community-focused event designed for both residents and local stakeholders to come together to share information, discuss policy solutions, and explore strategies to prevent lead exposure. Register at: bit.ly/3PezyVP

On Wednesday night, Lansdale Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution on Lead Safe Awareness in order to bring awareness to this often hidden danger.

Childhood lead poisoning is 100% preventable - primarily by removing lead paint-based hazards in older homes. Learn more at paleadfree.org

Lead poisoning can cause permanent brain damage to children, but it is 100% preventable! Find out how to prevent lead paint poisoning by visiting paleadfree.org

Did you know Pennsylvania has the nation's 2nd highest number of children poisoned by lead?

whyy.org/articles/healt… In Delaware, landlords and housing owners will need to comply with stricter lead-free certification requirements within the next couple years thanks to a new law.

When cities unite, progress follows. Lancaster is leading the way by bringing partners together to create a safer, healthier, lead-free future.

Happy Holidays! Thank you for standing with us to protect children from the dangers of lead. Your support helps build healthier, safer communities all year long.

Lead harms children’s neurological and behavioral development, and that’s exactly why prevention is critical.

Lead exposure remains a serious public health challenge, but it’s one we can overcome through shared responsibility and collaboration.