Monmouth County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and Central New Jersey Lead & Healthy Homes CoalitionPRINT THIS PAGE 
Childhood Lead
The Monmouth County Childhood Lead Poisoning Program (CLPP) focuses on Primary Prevention.
Our goal is to protect children from exposure to lead before they are harmed. There is no safe blood lead level in children. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect IQ, cause mood swings and digestive issues, and affect academic performance. Sources of lead hazards in a child’s environment must be identified and controlled, or removed using Lead Safe Work Practices.
All contractors working in child occupied dwellings, who will be disturbing lead-based paint (LBP), are required to be certified in NJ by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Before hiring a contractor, ask to see his/her certification.
Staff members are available to speak to community groups, educators or parent groups about lead prevention and hazard control, and keeping children lead-safe.
To schedule, contact the Monmouth County Office of Public Health at 732-431-7456 or email health@co.monmouth.nj.us.
The Monmouth County Office of Public Health also provides nursing and environmental case management for children who are identified as having "elevated" blood lead reference values. Our Nurse Case Managers provide medical and developmental guidance and nutritional recommendations. Our Lead Inspectors/Risk Assessors will identify lead hazards and oversee the abatement process, performed by a state-certified contractor, to ensure that further exposure does not occur. Lead inspectors will also perform in-house inspections of residential foods, cookware, and consumer products to identify sources of lead exposure that may be in a child's environment.
Lead Coalition
Monmouth County is home to the Central NJ Lead and Healthy Homes Coalition. The coalition serves as a hub for lead education and awareness, working towards the prevention of lead poisoning and other residential contaminants affecting children and communities in the covered areas. The primary focus is prevention.
- Service Area: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Somerset counties
- Education: Teaches lead awareness, eco-friendly cleaning and protection methods to reduce lead and toxin exposure.
- Members: Includes public health professionals, nurses, lead inspectors, and other health department representatives, and state officials.
Learn More about the 8 Principles of a Healthier Home and Lead
Quarterly programs are conducted by the coalition to learn about methods for creating a healthy home and preventing lead poisoning. Organizations and community groups can be provided with simple tips and strategies on making your residence a healthy living space. For more information about this, contact the Coalition Coordinator at 732-431-7456.
Helpful links:
Food and Product Safety Recalls
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
US Food & Drug Administration
New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Childhood Lead Program
General Information on childhood lead exposure from NJDOH
DCA Lead Remediation & Abatement Program (LRAP)
You need funding for a lead-based paint abatement project?
New Jersey Lead Screening & Pregnancy
Have concerns about lead exposure during pregnancy?