Chester Community Asthma Prevention Program
The CAPP program provides direct intervention for families to reduce childhood asthma in Chester, PA.
The resources below, some of which are from our Center and others from our partners, are targeted to Philadelphia regional parents and caregivers, including those in rural and suburban areas. They include tools to identify environmental health issues, prevent and remediate contaminants and provide information to families on what to do to protect your children.
The CAPP program provides direct intervention for families to reduce childhood asthma in Chester, PA.
High school short-course on endocrine disrupting chemicals and researching health hazards.
Assessments of schools for asbestos hazards, health risks and education.
Consultations for clinicians caring for patients with lead poisoning and environmental health issues
This program screens patients for environmental risks and automatically provides them and their healthcare providers with printed counseling materials.
The Philly CAPP program provides direct intervention for families to reduce childhood asthma in the city of Philadelphia.
If your child’s blood lead level is at or above 3.5 µg/dL, LHHP will send out a licensed lead inspector to test your home for lead and a health educator.
Make sure your heating and cooling systems are in good condition before extreme weather events occur. Use this guide to find programs that may be…
Children First created several resources with information on free programs operating in Delaware County that will help families get the lead out of their homes and apartments.
The most effective ways to improve your indoor air are to reduce or remove the sources of pollutants and to ventilate with clean outdoor air….
Your child should be tested for lead at their 1 and 2 year old well child visit. Older children should be tested if you are concerned about a lead exposure.
Middle school curriculum on the water cycle, flooding, Philadelphia specific water issues, and climate change.
An easy to read and share guide to lead, including where lead is typically found and the common risks.
In general, private well owners in PA are eligible for free, limited water testing through Penn State Extension’s Drinking Water Program, funded by the CDC Environmental Health Capacity Program.
Providing free plumbing upgrades to homeowners who experience water backing up through basement fixtures during wet weather.
This brochure includes information on signs of heat related illness and ways to stay cool in Philadelphia.
To receive text alerts to your phone on emergencies or severe weather, simply text ReadyPhila to 888-777.
You can prevent dangerous lead dust from spreading throughout your home with the following DIY lead-safe work practices
Visit Philadelphia’s Extreme Heat Guide to view the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses and ways to stay safe.
Income eligible households are able to receive free emergency repairs to their heater.
Request a free tree by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society! They will remove sidewalk if needed.
The Lead Hazard Control Program is designed to remove lead-based paint hazards from the homes of low-income families with children under the age of 6.
If you are concerned about lead in your water, the Philadelphia Water Department will conduct free water quality tests.
In case of an emergency, use this checklist to help prepare your Go-Bag.