Safe housing environments and routine childhood testing are the center of the third year of lead poisoning prevention week in Syracuse. The LeadSafe Coalition is leading a week of collaboration and action by connecting families with the resources they need. A number of community-based programs cover all aspects of preventing and addressing childhood exposure to lead paint, which is especially prevalent in Syracuse’s older housing stock.
“Having grown up in the City of Syracuse, where we have a number of older homes and high levels of lead, this mission is deeply personal to me,” said LaToya Jones, MPH, Director of the LeadSafe CNY Coalition. “We know children are the most vulnerable, and I want our community to remember that behind every statistic is a child’s future. Marking three years of collaborative action reminds us that it will take continued, dedicated collaboration across all sectors to ensure every home is a healthy, safe space for our families.”
Parents, property owners, healthcare workers, and community members are encouraged to connect with free resources throughout the week.
