Children’s Environmental Health Promotion

Childhood Lead Prevention Program

Children can be affected by even very low levels of lead. The San Francisco Department of Public Health's Childhood Environmental Prevention Program is dedicated to eradicating lead  hazards in an effort to eliminate childhood lead poisoning. We have developed a comprehensive program aimed at combating this preventable disease. Our services include: education and outreach , case management, and environmental investigation for families with lead-poisoned children.

In addition, we collect and analyze all lead screening and case related data in San Francisco . Our goal is to promote healthy children, and advocate for housing free of lead hazards.

To Report a Lead Hazard Complaint

Certified lead inspection professionals enforces San Francisco lead hazard laws, facilitate access to the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) lead hazard remediation grants, and provide case management support to families of children with lead exposure.  Contact:  Joe Walseth, Lead Program Manager, 252-3956 or Sarah Saavedra, Secretary, 252-3890.

Information

• Heavy Fines on the Horizon for Violators of New Lead Paint Standards
• Lead Requirements for Property Owners
• New Lead Exposure Safety Regulations for Contractors

Outside Links

• EPA: Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil
• American Academy Of Pediatrics: Screening for Elevated Blood Lead Levels
• CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY AND PRODUCT RECALLS