San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Nutrition Program
Contact:
Childhood Lead
Prevention Program
(909) 387-6305
(909) 387-6348 fax
links button
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is a court ordered program which implements a multifaceted approach to preventing childhood lead poisoning which includes screening, surveillance, risk reduction, primary prevention activities, interagency coordination, and services for children affected by lead. The mission of San Bernardino County CLPPP is to eliminate childhood lead poisoning by identifying and caring for lead burden children and preventing environmental exposures to lead.
photo of child
Target Population
bullet Children between 6 and 72 months with a blood lead level test that equals or exceeds 10 µg/dl
bullet Families of affected children.
The Program:
bullet Provides case management of all children with a blood lead level test that equals or exceeds 10 µg/dl referred to CLPPP from clinic, physician's office, laboratory, or state report.
bullet Ensures that necessary screening services are provided.
bullet Coordinates prevention activities with other pertinent health, housing, and environmental agencies.
bullet Provides education of the community regarding lead poisoning prevention measures.
bullet Trains medical personnel of CDC guidelines for the treatment and follow-up on lead affected children.
bullet Developes and implements health education outreach campaigns/materials on lead poisoning prevention.
bullet Responds to complaints about environmental lead hazards (such as peeling paint from homes built before 1978) and unsafe work practices.