Who We Are

The Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning is a national 501c3 non-profit organization that creates, implements, and promotes programs and policies to eradicate childhood lead poisoning and further healthy homes. The Coalition was originally founded in 1986 as Parents Against Lead, a grassroots volunteer effort. Today, the Coalition is a nationally recognized policy, advocacy and direct service organization headquartered in Baltimore. The Coalition’s services extend throughout the states of Maryland and Delaware, as well as St. Louis and Miami. The organization also provides advisory services to organizations such as the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Mission: The Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning is committed to the creation of resources, programs, and policies to prevent childhood lead poisoning and home-based environmental health hazards. We work in collaboration with families, community organizations, educators, government agencies, insurers, property owners, and health care providers to construct real, attainable and cost-effective means to create lead-safe and healthy homes. The Coalition is dedicated to the primary prevention of childhood lead poisoning and the creation of healthy home environments that eradicate environmental and social injustices and result in healthier children, better school performance, the revitalization of our housing stock and more productive communities.

Vision: To end childhood lead poisoning and create Healthy Homes so that every child may grow up to reach his or her full potential.