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GR Baby Sent to Hospital with Lead Poisoning

"A ten-month old baby is at the DeVos Children’s Hospital after a severe case of lead poisoning that was discovered last week in Grand Rapids, " according to FOX-17 reporter Carl Apple. The Healthy Homes Coalition worked with Carl to get this story out, hoping to alert the community to the fact that lead poisoning is still a very real and present danger in Grand Rapids.

CareSource Prevents Lead Poisoning

The CareSource Foundation recently awarded $7,500 to the Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan to underwrite the cost of teaching parents how to check their homes for lead hazards. It is anticipated that more than 100 families will be able to benefit from this service.

For Landlords 2012

Currently, the City of Grand Rapids does not have funding available for the Get the Lead Out! Program - a home-repair program with financial assistance to make properties and homes lead-safe. Though, the City of Grand Rapids, and program partners, are actively seeking renewal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to continue the Get the Lead Out! Program.

In the meantime, there are many resources available in West Michigan to assist Rental Property Owners with the remediation of lead hazards in their properties. If you are a landlord planning to make repairs to a pre-1978 property yourself, or a contractor working in a pre-1978 home, you must be certified under the Environmental Protection Agency's Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP). This requirement applies to all renovation projects, not just lead abatement. Follow links below for training providers in West Michigan and certified RRP firms and contractors. Further, please visit the Landlord Resources to view or download our Pre-1978 Home Repair Guide Booklet for window and exterior repair options, as well as additional resources, such as other repair programs.

Click here for RRP training providers in West Michigan

Click here for certified RRP firms and contractors near you!

Making sure children grow up in homes that are healthy and safe is everyone’s job! The Healthy Homes Coalition is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Learn more about specific ways you can help protect children. Connect with us today!