Services

Lead Coalition Services Brochure

The Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning works through a variety of avenues including family advocacy, legal services, outreach and education, policy and legislation, lead hazard reduction, and technical assistance, towards its goal of eliminating childhood lead poisoning. Our services include the following:

Family Advocacy:

Case managers assist families dealing with lead poisoning in navigating the medical system, learning more about lead and lead poisoning, obtaining relocation grants to cover moving expenses and relocating to lead-safe housing. Additionally, case managers provide counseling and education to families about Qualified Offers.

Lead Hazard Reduction:

The Coalition’s lead hazard reduction crew is comprised of Maryland certified lead safe workers and supervisors. These services may include window replacement, paint stabilization and emergency cleans. Most lead hazard reduction services are free of charge for families with small children or pregnant women meeting income eligibility requirements.

Legal Services:

The Legal Services team deals largely with tenant-landlord housing issues throughout Maryland in properties built before 1950.

• Renters can obtain assistance with rent court representation, filing a notice of defect, rent escrow and education on tenant’s rights under the Maryland laws.
• Property owners can obtain education and assistance to bring their properties into compliance with the Maryland lead laws.

Education & Outreach:

The Education & Outreach department provides outreach and education services throughout Maryland. Working to educate families and raise awareness of primary prevention measures, the department offers trainings for specific audiences such as parents, childcare providers, and nurses while promoting awareness through media and various community events, fairs and festivals.

Policy & Legislation:

Innovative policy and legislation is an integral part of a successful approach to lead poisoning prevention. Consequently, the Coalition takes an active role in developing and pushing key ideas that advance the lead poisoning prevention agenda at the federal, state and city levels.

Archives of Maryland Legislation

• 1980 – 1990
• 1990 – 2000
• 2000 – 2006

Technical Assistance:

The Coalition’s Technical Assistance program assists other cities, states and programs by advising and developing comprehensive lead elimination plans for cities, regions or states. We also provide assistance writing Federal grants and developing educational materials.

The Coalition currently provides Technical Assistance to:

• St. Louis
• Miami
• Washington, DC
• Delaware