Childhood Lead Action Project

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROJECT

DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT AN EDUCATION, TRAINING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO RAISE AWARENESS OF LEAD AND INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND PREVENT EXPOSURE TO TOXICS. CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT WILL CONDUCT COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS FOR URBAN COMMUNITIES SERIOUSLY AFFECTED BY LEAD POISONING WHILE MOBILIZING CITIZENS TO WORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT WILL FACILITATE MULTIPLE COALITIONS ACROSS THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL, HOUSING, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SERVICE GROUPS AND PARENTS OF LEAD POISONED CHILDREN WORK TOGETHER TO PROMOTE LEAD SAFETY AND IMPROVE INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. THIS PROJECT WILL REDUCE INCIDENCE OF CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING BY IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF RENTAL HOUSING AND INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF RESIDENTS, GOVERNMENT REGULATORS, AND HOUSING FUNDING AGENCIES TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS LEAD AND INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ISSUES ON A LOCAL LEVEL INCLUDING LEAD SAFE EDUCATION AND INCREASING PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND CONDUCTING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ACTIVITIES IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND.ACTIVITIES:THE FUNDING FROM THIS GRANT OPPORTUNITY WILL COVER THREE MAIN ACTIVITIES. THE FIRST ACTIVITY WILL BE MEETING WITH STAKEHOLDER GROUPS INCLUDING COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT TO COORDINATE LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT AT LEAST 100 RENTAL PROPERTIES MEET OR EXCEED STATE REQUIREMENTS AND IMPROVE INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND REDUCE EXPOSURE TO TOXICS. THIS PROJECT WILL WORK TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ON LEAD POISONING PREVENTION, INCREASE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND IMPROVE PARTICIPATION LOCAL, STATE AND COMMUNITY DECISION-MAKING. CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT WILL RAISE AWARENESS AMONG PARENTS, TENANTS, HOMEOWNERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT RISK FOR LEAD POISONING BY CARRYING OUT LINGUISTICALLY AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE DOOR-TO-DOOR OUTREACH PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL ON LEAD, INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND APPROACHES TO PREVENT LEAD POISONING. SUBRECIPIENT:THE FIRST SUBAWARD WILL BE USED FOR ACCOUNTING FIRM FEES TO SUPPORT PROJECT-RELATED COMPLIANCE AS IT RELATES TO THE 6600-01 FORM. THE FUNDS WILL BE AWARDED TO AN PRE-EXISTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT. THE SECOND SUBAWARD WILL BE USED TO COVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A RENOVATION, REPAIR AND PAINTING INSTRUCTOR. THE RENOVATION, REPAIR AND PAINTING INSTRUCTOR WILL HOST 6 CLASSES (10 HOUR CLASSES AT $45/HOUR) OVER THE DURATION OF THE GRANT PERIOD.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FOR THIS PROJECT INCLUDE IDENTIFYING AT LEAST 100 PRIORITY RENTAL PROPERTIES TO MEET OR EXCEED LEAD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND IMPROVE INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. A STAKEHOLDER GROUP WILL COORDINATE EDUCATION, ASSISTANCE AND ACTIONS TO HOMES AND PROPERTIES WITH HIGH LIKELIHOOD OF LEAD FROM ONE OR MORE SOURCES. CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT WILL PROVIDE INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY LEAD RISKS AND TAKE ACTIONS TO PREVENT LEAD AND TOXICS EXPOSURE. TENANTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION ON TENANT RIGHTS THROUGH DOOR-TO-DOOR OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER WORKSHOPS. CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT WILL PROVIDE LATINO RENOVATION AND REPAIR SPECIALISTS WITH EPA'S LEAD PAINT RENOVATION, REPAIR AND PAINTING RULE TRAINING TO ENSURE THAT WORKERS EMPLOYED IN PROVIDENCE UNDERSTAND AND CAN COMPLY WITH LEAD SAFE PRACTICES. THIS PROJECT WILL REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF LEAD POISONING AMONG CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6 YEARS IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND. THE PROJECT WILL CREATE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIPS AMONG COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND LOCAL ENTITIES WITH RESOURCES AND POWER TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SURROUNDING LEAD. PROVIDENCE PARENTS, TENANTS AND HOMEOWNERS WILL IMPROVE AWARENESS AND CAPACITY TO DECREASE LEAD HAZARDS AT HOME WITH THE EDU

THE CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT'S COMMUNITY LEAD SAFETY COLLABORATIVE WILL WORK IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (RI) TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING, IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF RENTAL HOUSING, AND INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF RESIDENTS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, HOUSING FUNDING AGENCIES, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ADDRESS THE LEAD ISSUE ON A LOCAL LEVEL. PROVIDENCE HAS A HIGH INCIDENCE OF LEAD POISONING AND IS HOME TO SUBSTANTIAL LOW-INCOME AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. THE PROJECT IS GROUNDED IN EFFECTIVE LEAD PREVENTION PRACTICES INCLUDING: MEANINGFUL INVOLVEMENT AND DIRECTION PROVIDED BY LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS ALREADY ENGAGED IN LEADERSHIP ROLES; A MULTI-STAKEHOLDER GROUP WITH PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS, TRUST, MUTUAL GOALS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; A PATHWAY FOR FURTHER COMMUNITY MEMBER ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ACCESSIBLE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, OTHER LANGUAGES, AND USING LOW-LITERACY CURRICULA. BY THE END OF THIS PROJECT

THE CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT WILL SERVE AS FISCAL AGENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE LEAGUE OF RHODE ISLAND WHO WILL BE PARTNERING WITH CITY A

THE "UP TO CODE PROVIDENCE" PROJECT WILL TAKE PLACE IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXPANDING THE GET THE LEAD OUT COALITION WITH CH

DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT TO CONDUCT THEIR 'CENTRAL FALLS LEAD SAFETY PROJECT PHASE II' PROJECT. THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO ENGAGE FAMILIES AT HIGH RISK FOR LEAD POISONING IN LEAD SAFETY WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS; CONDUCT LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES TRAINING FOR CONTRACTORS; ENGAGE LEAD REMEDIATION FUNDERS, ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND STATE OFFICIALS COORDINATING RESOURCES AND IMPLEMENT A NEW PHASE OF A MULTI-STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH STRATEGY TO PROACTIVELY TARGET NEGLIGENT LANDLORDS DODGING LEAD SAFETY LAWS IN WHICH WOULD INCLUDE A POSTCARD CAMPAIGN TO RECRUIT FOR LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES TRAININGS. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE: 1) A COMMITTEE OF LOCAL RESIDENTS LED BY PARENTS, TENANTS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS DEVELOPS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OFFICIALS REGARDING LEAD SAFETY AND LEAD LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITY. 2) CREATE LEAD VIOLATIONS PROACTIVE TARGET LIST OF 50 PROPERTIES CHOSEN BASED ON LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DATA. 3) FAMILIES AT HIGH RISK FOR EXPOSURE TO LEAD HAZARDS EDUCATED ABOUT LEAD PREVENTION RESOURCES AND TENANTS RIGHTS THROUGH CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS. 4)TENANTS AT HIGH RISK FOR EXPOSURE TO LEAD HAZARDS EDUCATED ABOUT LEAD PREVENTION RESOURCES AND TENANTS RIGHTS THROUGH DOOR TO DOOR OUTREACH. 5) LATINO RENOVATION AND REPAIR SPECIALISTS AND HOMEOWNERS TO RECEIVE TRAINING ON THE EPA LEAD PAINT RENOVATION, REPAIR AND PAINTING RULE AND LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES. 6) COORDINATED LEAD COMPLIANCE/OUTREACH WORK PLAN WITH TIMELINE. 7) LOCAL HOMES MADE LEAD-SAFE DUE TO OUTREACH REGARDING ABATEMENT RESOURCES AND LEAD LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS GUIDED BY THEIR STAKEHOLDER GROUP. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: 1) A DECREASE IN THE INCIDENCE OF LEAD POISONING AMONG CHILDREN UNDER 6 IN CENTRAL FALLS, RI. 2) INCREASED CAPACITY AMONG CENTRAL FALLS PARENTS, TENANTS, LANDLORDS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IN THE FUTURE. 3) IMPROVED COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND EPA LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES TRAINING REQUIREMENTS BY WORKERS RENOVATING HOMES AND DAYCARES. 4) IMPROVED PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN LOCAL INSTITUTIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR LEAD ENFORCEMENT, LEAD ABATEMENT FUNDERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 5) A GREATER SUPPLY OF LEAD-SAFE HOUSING FOR CENTRAL FALLS RESIDENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES ARE RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL FALLS, RI.

THE CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT'S IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE LEAD PREVENTION PROJECT WILL REDUCE THE EXPOSURE OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND'S IMMIGRANT A

THE CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT'S IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROJECT WILL REDUCE THE EXPOSURE OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND'S

THE CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROGRAM'S, 'BLACKSTONE VALLEY COMPLIANCE' PROJECT SEEKS TO 1) REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING IN CENTRAL FALLS AND PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND; 2) ENGAGE RESIDENTS IN ACTIVELY WORKING TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES IN THEIR COMMUNITY; 3) EXPAND ACCESS TO LEAD-SAFE RENTAL HOUSING 4) BROADEN AWARENESS OF LEAD SAFETY RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS; AND 5) INCREASE COMPLIANCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES AMONG THOSE PROVIDING HOME RENOVATION AND REPAIR SERVICES; AND 6) EXPAND LOCAL SYSTEMS TO KEEP HOMES SAFE BY WORKING WITH PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT A LEAD CERTIFICATE RENEWAL REMINDER SYSTEM.

CLAP WILL SEEK TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING BY IMPROVING HOUSING CONDITIONS IN CENTRAL FALLS, RI. CLAPS PROJECT ALSO SEEKS

DESCRIPTION:THE CENTRAL FALLS LEAD SAFETY PROJECT SEEKS TO ENGAGE FAMILIES AT HIGH RISK FOR LEAD POISONING IN LEAD SAFETY WORKSHOPS AND A STEERING COMMITTEE TO GUIDE THE PROJECT AND PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO OFFICIALS; CONDUCT LEAD SAFETY WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS; CONDUCT LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES TRAININGS FOR CONTRACTORS, WHO WILL DO THEIR PART IN KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE FROM LEAD DURING RENOVATIONS; ENGAGE LEAD REMEDIATION FUNDERS, ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND STATE OFFICIALS IN COORDINATING RESOURCES; AND IMPLEMENT A NEW, MULTI-STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH STRATEGY TO PROACTIVELY TARGET NEGLIGENT LANDLORDS DODGING LEAD SAFETY LAWS.ACTIVITIES:WITH A STRONG EFFORT TO ENGAGE FAMILIES MOTIVATED AFFECTED BY LEAD HAZARDS AT HOME, STAFF WILL COORDINATE A COMMUNITY-LEVEL COMMITTEE OF PARENTS, TENANTS, AND OTHERS ROOTED IN THE COMMUNITY TO PLAN AND DRIVE THE PROJECT. WITH CURRENT EPA HEALTHY COMMUNITIES SUPPORT, CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT WILL COORDINATE A CENTRAL FALLS COMMUNITY LEAD SAFETY COALITION TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR OUR WORK. TO PREVENT AND ADDRESS CASES OF LEAD POISONING AT HOME, CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT WILL PROVIDE LEAD POISONING PREVENTION TRAINING AND RESOURCE REFERRALS TO FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AT HIGH RISK VIA INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS, IN ADDITION TO CARRYING OUT DOOR TO DOOR OUTREACH TO EDUCATE TENANTS IN HOMES WITH LEAD HAZARDS ABOUT LEAD SAFETY RISKS, PREVENTION METHODS, AND FREE LEGAL PROTECTION FROM RETALIATION. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO ENGAGE THOSE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING LEAD-SAFE HOMES, APARTMENTS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FACILITIES. WITH THE APPLICANT'S HIGHLY EXPERIENCED BILINGUAL TRAINERS, THE CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT WILL CONDUCT ONE LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES TRAINING FOR WORKERS, WITH A CONTINUED FOCUS ON HISPANIC/LATINO WORKERS (A POPULATION THAT HAS BEEN UNDERSERVED IN LEAD SAFETY TRAINING) AND THOSE PERFORMING REPAIRS AT PRE-1978 CHILDCARE FACILITIES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: 1) A DECREASE IN THE INCIDENCE OF LEAD POISONING AMONG CHILDREN UNDER 6 IN CENTRAL FALLS 2) INCREASED CAPACITY AMONG CENTRAL FALLS PARENTS, TENANTS, LANDLORDS, AND STAKEHOLDERS TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IN THE FUTURE 3) IMPROVED COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND EPA LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES TRAINING REQUIREMENTS BY WORKERS RENOVATING HOMES/DAYCARES 4) IMPROVED PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN LOCAL INSTITUTIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR LEAD ENFORCEMENT, LEAD ABATEMENT FUNDERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS 5) A GREATER SUPPLY OF LEAD-SAFE HOUSING FOR CENTRAL FALLS RESIDENTS ANTICIPATED OUTPUTS INCLUDE: 1) A COMMITTEE OF LOCAL RESIDENTS LED BY PARENTS, TENANTS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS DEVELOPS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OFFICIALS REGARDING LEAD SAFETY AND LEAD LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES; 2) LEAD VIOLATIONS PROACTIVE OUTREACH TARGET LIST OF 50 PROPERTIES CHOSEN BASED ON LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, DOH DATA; 3) FAMILIES AT HIGH RISK FOR EXPOSURE TO LEAD HAZARDS EDUCATED ABOUT LEAD PREVENTION RESOURCES AND TENANTS RIGHTS THROUGH CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS; 4) TENANTS AT HIGH RISK FOR EXPOSURE TO LEAD HAZARDS EDUCATED ABOUT LEAD PREVENTION RESOURCES AND TENANTS RIGHTS THROUGH DOOR TO DOOR OUTREACH; 5) LATINO RENOVATION AND REPAIR SPECIALISTS AND HOMEOWNERS RECEIVE TRAINING ON THE EPA LEAD PAINT RENOVATION, REPAIR AND PAINTING RULE AND LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES; 6) COORDINATED LEAD COMPLIANCE/OUTREACH WORK PLAN WITH TIMELINE; 7) LOCAL HOMES MADE LEAD-SAFE DUE TO OUTREACH REGARDING ABATEMENT RESOURCES AND LEAD LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS GUIDED BY OUR STAKEHOLDER GROUP DIRECT BENEFICIARIES ARE RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL FALLS, RI.

THE LEAD-SAFE BLACKSTONE VALLEY INITIATIVE WILL WORK IN THREE OF RHODE ISLAND'S HIGH RISK COMMUNITIES TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING, IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF RENTAL HOUSING, AND INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF CENTRAL FALLS, PAWTUCKET, AND WOONSOCKET RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS LEAD ISSUES. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROMOTING EFFECTIVE LEAD PREVENTION PRACTICES, DEVELOPING LEAD 101 AND WORKER SAFETY TRAININGS, AND PROVIDING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THESE CITIES HAVE A VERY HIGH INCIDENCE OF LEAD POISONING AND ARE HOME TO SUBSTANTIAL LOW-INCOME/MINORITY POPULATIONS.

PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED JUNE 12, 2014, THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE CHIL

THE "UP TO CODE CAMPAIGN" WILL TAKE PLACE IN PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COLLABORATING WITH THE PROVIDENCE CITY SOLICITOR'S OFFICE

THE CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROGRAM'S LEAD-SAFE HOMES PROGRAM WILL: 1) REDUCE THE NUMBER OF INCIDENCES OF CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND; 2) ENGAGE RESIDENTS ACTIVELY WORKING TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES IN THEIR COMMUNITY; 3) EXPAND ACCESS TO LEAD-SAFE RENTAL HOUSING; 4) BROADEN AWARENESS OF LEAD SAFETY RESOURCES FOR TENANTS AND HOMEOWNERS; AND 5) INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES AMONG THOSE PROVIDING HOME RENOVATION AND REPAIR SERVICES.

THE CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROGRAM PROJECT 'LEAD- SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD'S PROGRAM' PROJECT WILL TAKE PLACE IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 1) PROVING WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL TENANTS TO EDUCATE THEM ON THEIR RIGHTS TO SAFE HOUSING, LEAD POISONING PREVENTION, AND RESOURCE INFORMATION. 2) HOSTING COMMITTEE MEETINGS/QUARTERLY MEETINGS WITH CITY PERSONNEL, HOSTING LANDLORD/AND HOMEOWNER LEAD MITIGATION SEMINARS TO HELP PUT HOMEOWNERS/HOMBUYERS/LANDLORDS ON THE PATH TO LEAD COMPLIANCE .3) HOSTING TRAININGS FOR RENOVATION AND REPAIR SPECIALISTS TO TRAIN THEM ON THE RENOVATION, REPAIR AND PAINTING RULE (RRP RULE) AND LEAD SAFE WORK PRACTICES.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT, SECTION 10, THE CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT'S 'LEAD-SAFE HOUSING INITIATIVE' AIMS TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING IN PROVIDENCE, RI BY EXPANDING ACCESS TO LEAD-SAFE RENTAL HOUSING, BROADENING AWARENESS OF THE LEGAL PROTECTIONS AND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS, AND PROMOTING LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES FOR THOSE PROVIDING HOME RENOVATION AND REPAIR SERVICES .

THE CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT'S "LEAD-SAFE PROVIDENCE" PROJECT WILL TAKE PLACE IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HOSTING W

PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED JUNE 29, 2015, THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,370 TO THE CHILDHOOD LEAD A

ESTABLISHED IN 1992, THE CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO ELIMINATE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING IN RHODE ISLAND THROUGH EDUCATION, PARENT SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY. THE PROPOSED VISTA PROJECT REFLECTS THE VISTA PRIORITY OF SERVING AREAS OF CONCENTRATED POVERTY, AND ALIGNS WITH TWO VISTA FY18 PROGRAMMING PRIORITIES (EDUCATION, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY/HOUSING) AND ONE FY18 PRIORITY POPULATION (GEOGRAPHIC - AREAS OF CONCENTRATED POVERTY). THE VISTA PROJECT SEEKS TO IMPLEMENT THE LEAD PREVENTION EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, SPEARHEADING NEW EDUCATION, FUNDRAISING AND AWARENESS EFFORTS FOR OUR ORGANIZATION, AND BENEFITING UPWARDS OF 100 RHODE ISLAND-BASED REFUGEES AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AT RISK FOR HAVING A CHILD POISONED BY THE TOXIC EFFECTS OF LEAD. OVER THE COURSE OF ONE FULL-TIME YEAR OF WORK, TWO VISTA MEMBERS WILL DEDICATE THE MAJORITY OF THEIR TIME TO EXPANDING OUR ORGANIZATION'S FUND DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY AND BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE IN LOW-INCOME RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITIES THAT WILL REDUCE THE EXPOSURE OF REFUGEES AND OTHER HIGH-RISK CHILDREN TO LEAD HAZARDS IN HOUSING.