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Lead-Safe Wisconsin: Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs
… Wisconsin’s Division of Public Health (DPH) has multiple programs focused on lead poisoning prevention, including the: Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and … practices. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is authorized to administer these programs under Wis. Stat. ch. 254 . To learn more, call 608-261-6876. You can also view the Field … Remediation Initiative tests water outlets at licensed group child care centers and Head Start programs in Wisconsin to reduce lead hazards in tap water. It’s critical to get the water tested … -
Lead-Safe Wisconsin: The Lead-Safe Homes Program
… in a home built before 1978 that has chipping or peeling paint, the Wisconsin Lead-Safe Homes Program (LSHP) may be able to help. This program makes homes safe for kids or pregnant women that are on Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus in … year.) Property owners/tenants If you’d like more information, download our Lead-Safe Homes Program: Making Homes Lead-Safe for Kids brochure. (PDF) How does the program help? The LSHP … -
Regulations: Veterans Professional/Occupational License Fee Waiver Program
… July 1, 2012) requires Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to have a fee waiver program. As part of the program, 13 state licensing agencies, including Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), do … license only. Application process To apply for a fee waiver, follow these steps: Apply for the program through WDVA . Make sure you meet these requirements (WDVA will check to confirm you do): … -
Lead-Safe Wisconsin: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Contacts
… If you have a question about the Wisconsin Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (WCLPPP), call 608-266-5817 or email DHSLeadPoisoningPrevention@dhs.wisconsin.gov . You can also contact the Lead and Asbestos Certification Program . If you need to send a document, you can fax it to 608-267-0402. You can also mail it to: Wisconsin Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program 1 W. Wilson St., Room 145 Madison, WI 53701-2659 WCLPPP staff Below is a list of program … -
Occupant Worksheet - Lead-Safe Homes Program Application
… or group because of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, or political belief. Part 1: OCCUPANTS AND REGULAR VISITORS – Include names and … or group because of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, or political belief. Part 1: OCCUPANTS AND REGULAR VISITORS – Include names and … -
Lead-Safe Wisconsin: Occupational Lead Exposure
… The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Division of Public Health (DPH) runs three programs focused on lead poisoning prevention: the Adult Lead Program, Asbestos and Lead … in the workplace. Federal efforts to prevent occupational lead exposure In addition to state programs, there are federal programs that monitor lead exposure in the workplace. These include ABLES at the CDC (Centers for … -
Chapter 10: Developmental Assessment and Intervention for a Child with Lead Exposure
… 3. If referring a child for intervention services, e.g., early intervention and stimulation programs, it is recommended that a parent skills development component be included. 4. Include a … 9. Be an advocate for the child. For State and Local Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs (CLPPPs) 1. Educate parents and health care providers about the need for vigilance in … referral hotline (800-642-7837) called Wisconsin First Step staffed by parent specialists with disability expertise and a child with a special need. Local Education Agencies – Local Education … -
Chapter 1: Consolidated Contracts, Standards, and Definitions
… and Asbestos Section also includes the Lead and Asbestos Certification and Field Compliance Programs, the Lead-Safe Homes Program, HUD Lead Hazard Remediation Program, and the Lead-in-Water … hotline (1-800-642-7837) called Well Badger Resource Center staffed by parent specialists with disability expertise. Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) For over 75 … health care needs, and their families. The Maternal and Child Health Block Grant to States programs may look different from state to state but are required to provide services to help … -
Lead-Safe Wisconsin: What is Lead Poisoning?
… in an advanced or intellectually gifted program and an increased chance of having a learning disability. A nearly tripled risk of school suspension in the fourth grade when exposed to lead … -
Strategic Outreach to "Renovate Right" to Protect Young Children from Lead Poisoning
… are working to secure any additional federal funds that they can. • There are a variety of programs available to parents and property owners around the state such as staff who can visit a … -
Report on the Review of the City of Milwaukee Health Department's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… reviewed various aspects of its operations, including its primary and secondary prevention programs, and operational policies and procedures. MHD discovered inadequacies in program … activities. MHD CLPP Program divides services into primary prevention and secondary prevention programs. The primary prevention program offers window replacements to eligible properties in zip … program administration, lack of integration between the primary and secondary prevention programs, insufficient documentation and record-keeping, and failure to provide required … -
Report of Childhood Lead Poisoning in Wisconsin - 2014
… increased special education expenses, and increased use of juvenile and adult correctional programs by people poisoned by lead as children (Needleman, Schell, et al., 1990). There is no … for WIC participation, many WIC projects have voluntarily established successful testing programs and act as a safety net, testing children who might otherwise be missed. Race/Ethnicity. … the information needed to protect children from lead hazards. If effective primary prevention programs were implemented throughout Wisconsin, and children were no longer exposed to lead in … -
Lead-Safe Wisconsin: Find Funding Opportunities to Fix Lead Hazards
… owners who rent to people with low to moderate incomes. Department of Administration housing programs The Wisconsin Department of Administration’s Division of Housing offers a Community … than 50,000 people. Use the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s contact list (Word) for programs in those areas. Community Development Block Grant housing regional offices Central … Kenosha and Racine counties The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds programs that help low- and moderate-income homeowners with children under 6 fix their lead-based … -
Chapter 8: Medical Management of Childhood Lead Poisoning
… elevated blood lead level has been detected, usually prior to the onset of symptoms. Screening programs are the main vehicle for identifying children with lead poisoning. Once a child is … in language, neurobehavioral or cognitive problems should result in referral to appropriate programs. During early school years, further examinations are necessary to facilitate entry into appropriate educational programs. Source: Adapted from Screening Young Children for Lead Poisoning, Centers for Disease …