24 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • August 2024
VDH.VIRGINIA.GOV/LEADSAFE
Childhood lead poisoning is considered the most preventable
environmental disease among young children. The Childhood
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) within the Virgin-
ia Department of Health's Division of Prevention and Health
Promotion at VDH's Central Office is a CDC-funded program.
The program provides:
• Surveillance and analysis of reported blood lead levels in
children less than 16 years of age.
• Education and outreach to parents, communities, and
health professionals about childhood lead poisoning and
prevention.
• Oversight to providers and local health department staff
on screening, testing, and case management for children
exposed to lead.
The CLPPP aims to ensure that children at risk for lead
exposure are identified, tested, and connected to additional
services. Through collaboration with local health department
staff, health care providers, environmental health specialists,
and public health partners, the VA CLPPP aims to make our
state a Lead Safe Virginia
Learn more about the program at vdh.virginia.gov/leadsafe.
This information has been
brought to you by the
Virginia Childhood Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:
Rappahannock Area Health District: vdh.virginia.gov/Rappahannock
RAHD WIC Program: vdh.virginia.gov/Rappahannock/services/wic
Department of Housing and Community Development Lead Hazard
Reduction Program: dhcd.virginia.gov/lhr
