CHADIS Resources for Families

Toddlers Should Get Tested for Lead (Online - Parent)

Article by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) which recommends that all kids get tested for lead when they are 1 and 2 years old.

All Ages

Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3)

http://kidshealth.org/breaking_news/lead_testing.html

Lead Poisoning Kids' Page (Online - Child)

A webpage dedicated to explaining lead and its dangers to children

All Ages

Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lead.htm

EPSDT: An Overview (Online)

Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) is a required benefit for all "categorically needy" children (e.g., those who have poverty-level income, receive Supplemental Security...

All Ages

Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)

http://www.cmwf.org/publications/publications_show.htm?doc_id=358313

Sources of lead exposure (Parent Handouts and Info - Parent)

Anne Arundel County Department of Health (Organization - Governmental)

"The Health Department's mission is to preserve, protect and promote the health of all county residents. We are committed to leadership and service to assure that all County residents have access to...

All Ages

Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)

http://www.aahealth.org/index.asp