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Coalition
Action Plan
We’re expanding. The Coalition has adopted the Lead and Healthy Homes Model developed by the National Center for Healthy Housing. The first task under this new model is to survey South Jersey residents about their knowledge of the Healthy Homes concept. Many homeowners are often unaware that common cleaning and renovation practices can create an unhealthy environment. The survey results will be used to develop community educational tools that integrate these principles (shown below).
7 HEALTHY HOMES PRINCIPLES
Based on a socio-ecological model of an interwoven relationship between individuals and the environment.
DRY
Damp houses invite mites, roaches, rodents and molds -- all of which are associated with asthma.
CLEAN
Clean homes reduce pest infestations and contact with toxins.
PEST FREE
Studies show a link between asthma attacks and exposure to mice and cockroaches. But the residue from some pesticides used to get rid of these pests can create other health problems.
SAFE
Most childhood injuries happen in the home. Falls are the most common, followed by injuries from objects, burns and poisonings.
CONTAMINANT-FREE
Reduce exposure to lead, radon, pesticides, volatile chemical compounds, asbestos and tobacco smoke. Exposure to these contaminants is often higher indoors than outside.
VENTILATED
Fresh air is good for your lungs. Studies show that increasing the fresh air supply in a home improves respiratory health.
MAINTAINED
Homes poorly maintained create environments that invite problems
2011-2012 OBJECTIVES
Coalition for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
These objectives integrate and reflect the Lead and Healthy Homes model. The tasks to be completed by Coalition membership with the assistance of program staff from the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative.
OBJECTIVE |
TASKS |
Identify and help solve housing problems. |
Survey at least 400 people from low income families.
Conduct Task Force groups to discuss survey results. Create Quick Start Home Makeover Sheets based on focus group findings.
Develop 2-hr Healthy Homes training model in English and Spanish for community educators. |
Lead poisoning prevention |
Provide education on lead poisoning prevention and the Healthy Homes Principles to at least 60 parents per quarter. |
CLPP Week participation |
Conduct at least one CLPP week activity focused on the importance of testing homes for lead and child for lead poisoning. |
Coalition member education |
As appropriate for occupation, provide Coalition members access to comprehensive training in Healthy Homes assessment, prevention education, data collection as well as specialized trainings related to LeadTrax. |
Public Awareness |
Distribute Healthy Homes bags to families during home visits, inspections and/or assessments. The HH bags contain safe cleaning products and other items to reduce allergies and asthma. |
Coalition Engagement |
Coalition members are to attend at least 6 meetings per year.
Members are also expected to help distribute, promote and deliver Healthy Homes messages to empower families |
Meeting Schedule
Click here for Meeting Schedule
Reporting
After each meeting, members may use these forms for submitting reports of their activities to the Coordinator.
Minutes
Minutes from previous Coalition meetings.
2011
February
April
June
October
December
2010
December
October
August
June
April
February
Members of the Coalition have access to a number of recruitment
tools that they can use to help draw new people to their meetings
or to make the case for lead safety in their communities.
Targeted Communities
In every county served by the Coalition, there are several communities whose children are at greatest risk for lead poisoning simply because they are not screened for the disease. With a simple blood test, parents can discover whether their children are at risk. In order to raise awareness about the problem, the Coalition is providing access to these towns that have the lowest childhood screening rates.
• Atlantic County
• Burlington County
• Camden County
• Cape May County
• Cumberland County
• Gloucester County
• Salem County
Recruitment Brochure
Do you know someone who might be interested in joining the fight against lead in South Jersey? You can download and print out our recruitment brochure for anyone who wants more information.
Materials
Promotional materials and giveaway items are available for Coalition
members to use in their lead poisoning prevention, outreach, and
education efforts.
Click here for Materials Catalog that describes items in detail.
Click here for
online Order Form.
Please note: all items must be used for Coalition lead outreach
and education efforts. Members must provide a written account in
their monthly activity reports of how items are used to support
the Coalition’s efforts.
All items are subject to availability at time of order.
You may also fax, e-mail,
or “snail mail” order form to the Coalition Coordinator (contact
information below).
Pick-Up
Orders are not delivered but must be retrieved at the Pennsauken Office of
the Coalition Coordinator. You will be contacted when your order is ready.
Pick-up
is the responsibility of the Coalition member placing the order. Orders not
picked up within 10 days will be cancelled and the items returned to inventory.
Order Pick-Up Site
The Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative
Attn: Debi Asselta
2500 McClellan Avenue
Suite 250
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
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