Childhood Lead Poisoning Case Management
How to Apply
Call Germantown Health Center (240)-777-3380
The program also accepts referrals from the Maryland Department of Environment, medical providers, community organizations, schools, and local daycare facilities.
Documents To Bring
The program Environmental Case Manager (Nurse) will provide information on any documentation needed.
Eligibility Requirements
- Child must be 19 years old or younger.
- Montgomery County resident
- Diagnosis of moderate to severe asthma or Elevated blood lead level of 3.5µg/dL or greater
- Medicaid/CHIP: Is enrolled in or eligible.
- *Lead: Spends 10 hours or more per week in the place (home, apartment, day care) where the lead exposure occurred
Fees and Payments
None
FAQ's
1. How do you get lead poisoning?
The major source of exposure for children is lead paint dust from deteriorated lead paint or from home renovation. Most childhood exposure occurs through children's normal hand-to-mouth activity after contact with a source of leaded dust. The most effective prevention of childhood lead poisoning is to reduce or eliminate being around lead.
2. How do you know if your child has been exposed to lead?
The only way to know for sure if your child has been exposed to lead is to have their blood tested.
3. How does lead poisoning affect children?
Lead poisoning can hurt a child’s development and growth. Attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity, learning disabilities, convulsions, hearing loss, or developmental delays may result from too much lead in the blood.
4. How do I know if my child has asthma?
Asthma symptoms can be mild to severe and include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. While the causes of asthma are not known, factors such as the home environment can affect its prevalence and exacerbation. Asthma can be diagnosed by your primary care provider.
5. How does asthma affect children?
Asthma affects the airways, potentially making it hard for them to breathe. Asthma attacks are a big reason for missed school days and missed workdays for parents. Asthma attacks can happen because of things in the home, like dust, pests, mold, pets, and tobacco smoke.
The major source of exposure for children is lead paint dust from deteriorated lead paint or from home renovation. Most childhood exposure occurs through children's normal hand-to-mouth activity after contact with a source of leaded dust. The most effective prevention of childhood lead poisoning is to reduce or eliminate being around lead.
2. How do you know if your child has been exposed to lead?
The only way to know for sure if your child has been exposed to lead is to have their blood tested.
3. How does lead poisoning affect children?
Lead poisoning can hurt a child’s development and growth. Attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity, learning disabilities, convulsions, hearing loss, or developmental delays may result from too much lead in the blood.
4. How do I know if my child has asthma?
Asthma symptoms can be mild to severe and include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightening. While the causes of asthma are not known, factors such as the home environment can affect its prevalence and exacerbation. Asthma can be diagnosed by your primary care provider.
5. How does asthma affect children?
Asthma affects the airways, potentially making it hard for them to breathe. Asthma attacks are a big reason for missed school days and missed workdays for parents. Asthma attacks can happen because of things in the home, like dust, pests, mold, pets, and tobacco smoke.
Additional Information
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