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Division of Public Health LeadCare Analyzer Screening Locations

The mission of the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is to protect the health of Delawareans by preventing childhood lead poisoning and promoting health among children (0 – 6 years of age) through education, safe environments, screening and early intervention.

Lead screenings for the week of April 3, 2023:

• New Castle County | Spanish
• Kent County | Spanish
• Sussex County | Spanish

HHLPP accomplishes this mission by:

• Increasing public awareness of the dangers of lead poisoning
• Preventing/controlling lead hazards before exposure occurs
• Universal screening of pre-school children
• Case management, education and/or environmental investigation for children found lead poisoned.

• Office Location
• Contact the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
• Health Systems Protection Home Page

Annual Reports

• Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance in Delaware 2023 Annual Report
• Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance in Delaware 2022 Annual Report
• Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance in Delaware 2021 Annual Report

Delaware’s Lead Program is Seeking Input From Contractors on Upcoming Training

• Please take our short survey….

For more information, please contact the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.

Resources for More Information

• Renovate Right Pamphlet (English)
• En español – Remodelar Correctamente: Guia de Praticas Acreditadas Seguras Para Trabaja con Plomo Para
• Find a Lead Certified Contractor
• Submit a Tip or Complaint
• Community Health Services Lead Testing Page
• EPA Lead Awareness Program
• HUD Office of Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Control
• National Center for Healthy Housing
• Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing
• Lead In Your Home: A Parent’s Reference Guide
• Testing Your Home For Lead In Paint, Dust, and Soil