Young Children and Lead in Drinking Water
Learn about the effects of lead on young children and how to prevent exposure in drinking water.
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Lead Poisoning
Explore this collection of resources to learn more about preventing lead exposure, reducing lead hazards in the environment, and screening children for elevated lead levels.
Why Should Head Start Programs Test Water for Lead?
Hear from Marco Beltran, senior program specialist from the Office of Head Start, about testing water for lead in Head Start facilities.
The Role of Head Start Programs in Addressing Lead in Water
Head Start programs have a critical role to play in preventing lead poisoning in children. This Information Memorandum highlights available resources for programs to address lead in water specifically.
Steps to Take if There Is Lead in Your Drinking Water
This tip sheet will answer your questions about what to do if there is lead in your program's drinking water.
Blood Lead Testing for Young Children
A blood lead test is the best way to find out if a child has lead poisoning. Use this resource to understand and meet lead screening guidelines.
Protecting Children from Lead Paint
This tip sheet describes how to find out if your building has lead paint and how to reduce the risk of lead exposure for children.
Preventing Childhood Lead Exposure from Water and Paint
Watch this webinar recording to learn where to look for lead, how to test for it, and how to remove lead when you find it.
Childhood Milestones: 2 Months To 5 Years - Watch Your Child For Signs of Lead Exposure As They Grow
Use this infographic about Lead exposure to learn how Lead can impact a child's growth and development. Share it with families.
How to Protect Your Children from Lead Poisoning
Parents and staff can use this brochure to learn about the effects of unsafe levels of lead in blood and about how to avoid lead exposure.
1302.47 Safety practices.
Review requirements that ensure children are kept safe at all times. This standard addresses safety practices for facilities, equipment and materials, disaster preparedness, hygiene, lead exposure, and more.
