Genesee County, Ny

Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wyoming Counties Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (glow CLPP) - Project Abstract Summarythe Purpose of the Glow CLPP (genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention) Program Is to Eliminate Lead Hazards and Childhood Lead Poisoning by Developing Targeted Population-based Policies and Interventions. the Glow Region Is Comprised of Four Small, Rural Counties Which Are Geographically Located Between the Cities of Rochester and Buffalo in Western New York. There Are Over 50,000 Homes in the Glow Region That Were Built Before 1978, and Many Still Contain Lead Hazards. Most of These Homes Are in Rural Areas of the Region and Are Occupied by Our Target Populations. the Target Populations for the Glow CLPP Program Are Children Under the Age of Six (with a Specific Focus on Children Under Three Years Old) From Low-income, Migrant, Non-english Speaking, Native American, Amish, and Other Ethnic Minority Families. Nearly 10% of the Glow Region?s Population Lives Below the Poverty Line, With Livingston County Having the Highest Low-income Population at 13.8%. Specifically, Children Are Greatly Impacted, With Approximately 18% of Children Under 18 Living in Poverty Throughout the Glow Region. the Glow CLPP Program Will Implement the Following Population-based Interventions Aimed at Primary Prevention of Lead Exposure: ?develop and Organize the Glow Lead Prevention Coalition to Advocate for Public Policy Change Regarding Eliminating Childhood Lead Poisoning in the Home, as Well as Other Sources of Potential Lead Exposure Across the Glow Region. ?deliver Lead Prevention Education and Outreach to the Lead Workforce, the Public, Partners, and Stakeholders Across the Glow Region.?implement a Public Awareness Campaign to Increase Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness and Increase Childhood Blood Lead Testing Rates Throughout the Glow Region.?deliver Lead Safe Practice Trainings And/or Workshops to Individuals, Homeowners, Renters, Landlords, Code Enforcement Officers, and the Lead Workforce. ?conduct Environmental Home Inspections. ?develop a Lead Safe Housing Registry for the Glow Region.the Glow CLPP Program Will Collaborate With Many of the Various Partners and Stakeholders Operating Throughout the Glow Region. Coordination With These Organizations Will Assist Us With Targeted Marketing and Outreach Activities That Will More Holistically Reach Those Who Are Able to Benefit Within the Glow Community. in Order to Evaluate the Success and Impact of the Strategies and Activities Implemented, Both Process and Outcome Evaluation Will Be Completed. Surveys, Focus Groups, Interviews, Observations, Questionnaires, Event Logs, Surveillance Data, Record Reviewers, Recordkeeping and Tracking to Collect Data Will Be Used to Evaluate the Performance Measures. Partner and Stakeholder Inclusion Will Be Key to the Success of the Glow CLPP Program, and Each Will Participate in the Program Evaluation and Performance Planning Process Through the Glow Lead Prevention Coalition Evaluation Work Group.