Consultations are given to the parents to prevent further poisoning of the affected child or siblings. A Public Health Nurse also visits the home, providing the parents with guidance on the nutritional and medical management of lead poisoning. This program involves registration of vehicles and vessels used to haul non-hazardous liquid wastes from sources such as septic systems, portable toilets, boats and grease traps. Camps Program staff inspect organized camps and day camps for compliance with State laws and local regulations related to sanitation, maintenance, occupancy and use. They provide weekday care for children in the age range of approximately 5 to 14 years.
Some programs provide activities on-site, while others consist of field trips to various locations.
Organized camps are sites with programs and facilities established to provide an outdoor group living experience. The stay at an organized camp is usually five or more days. Detention Facilities Program staff are responsible for annual inspections of all detention facilities within the County for compliance with State laws and regulations related to health and safety. The results of the inspections are reported to the State Board of Corrections for further investigation as needed. Unannounced inspections are conducted up to four times per year.