Our goal is that by 2023, fewer Pennsylvania children will be harmed by lead paint-based hazards in their homes. #PALeadFree
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Did you know lead paint actually tastes sweet?That's part of what makes it so dangerous — young kids who are crawling and putting their hands in their mouths are especially at risk, and lead dust collects easily around windowsills and doors in older homes.
At last week's public hearing, Upper Darby's Director of Licenses & Inspections laid out exactly why the township's new lead ordinance matters: protecting families before harm happens, not after. This is what prevention-first policy looks like.
Upper Darby's historic lead poisoning ordinance passed unanimously! 📰 delcotimes.com/2026/08/21/up…
Join us on Tuesday, October 28th for our Southeast PA Regional Conference! This half-day, community-focused event is designed for stakeholders to come together to share information, discuss policy solutions, and explore strategies to prevent lead exposure.docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
🎉 Big news: Upper Darby unanimously passed a lead prevention ordinance! This is exactly the kind of proactive, prevention-first policy that stops lead poisoning before it starts. Huge congrats to Upper Darby and everyone who fought to get this passed!
Childhood lead poisoning is 100% preventable. Our plan: get lead out of homes, test every child at ages one and two, connect poisoned kids to Early Intervention, and push municipal ordinances that stop it before it starts.
In Pennsylvania, more than 12,000 children are poisoned by lead each year, that's enough to fill 240 school buses. Lead poisoning is preventable, but far too many children are still being exposed. Every child deserves a safe, healthy home and the opportunity to grow and learn.
A child can be poisoned by just 3.5 micrograms per deciliter of lead — the equivalent of a tiny pinch of salt. That’s how little it takes to cause lasting harm.
Looking for lead resources in your community? 📍Our interactive Resource Map makes it easy to find local services, support, and information across Pennsylvania. Whether you're looking for lead testing, home remediation resources, or family support, help is just a click away.
Preventing lead poisoning really is as easy as 1‑2‑3. Follow these simple steps to keep kids safe and lead‑free.
A reminder that lead can hide in paint, toys, pottery, and even water. Be lead aware! pennlive.com/news/2026/06/th…
Lead poisoning remains one of the most preventable threats to children’s health. House Bill 916 strengthens early screening so families can detect exposure sooner and access the support they need. It’s a vital step toward giving every child a healthy start in life. @RepGiral
Thank you, Rep. Frankel, for helping pass the childhood blood lead testing bill out of the House. Because of your leadership, Pennsylvania children are one step closer to receiving two critical lead tests before age two.
Yesterday, the PA House passed HB916, a childhood blood lead test bill that ensures Pennsylvania children receive two lead tests before the age of two. One step closer to protecting all PA kids!
Lead testing is quick, simple, and helps protect kids early. 🩺
With just two drops of blood from a finger stick, point-of-care testing can detect blood lead levels in only 3 minutes. To learn more about how to get tested for lead go to paleadfree.org/prt/
The latest data on lead poisoning of Pennsylvania children can be found in their new report: pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-p…
Karah Witmer’s story is a reminder that lead exposure can impact any family, often without warning. Every family deserves to raise their children in a home free from lead. Let’s make that the standard, not the exception.
