Healthy Families

Childhood lead poisoning prevention is vital across the globe, and especially in a state like New Jersey where older homes and pipes are prevalent, making exposure a major risk. Lead and other toxins are common in older homes, drinking water, some household goods, and even toys. Exposure to lead and other harmful toxins during pregnancy or early in a child’s life can have a lifelong impact on development. At the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, our Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention & Healthy Homes team works every day to educate New Jersey families on the risks of lead exposure and how to prevent it.