Corps is a national Americorps program implementing targeted, effective and feasible strategies for reducing childhood lead poisoning in economically distressed neighborhoods.
Members also conduct lead education in schools and staff health fairs and other community events.
According to the Detroit Health Department, lead poisoning is the number one environmental hazard for Detroit's young children. These factors add up to neighborhoods where lead poisoning presents a clear and present danger to Detroit's children. Copyright 2000 Greater Detroit Area Health Council. All Rights Reserved. Created by Media Genesis .