Chester Community Asthma Prevention Program
The CAPP program provides direct intervention for families to reduce childhood asthma in Chester, PA.
Prescriptions for Prevention Program
This program screens patients for environmental risks and automatically provides them and their healthcare providers with printed counseling materials.
Hazard Assessments for Asbestos in Schools
Assessments of schools for asbestos hazards, health risks and education.
Academy for Environmental Exposure Reduction
High school short-course on endocrine disrupting chemicals and researching health hazards.
Pilot Project Funding
Funding for researchers and nonprofit organizations for innovative children’s environmental health research and implementing that research in the community.
Incorporating Climate Change Into Your Curriculum
A free webinar series for teachers in the Philadelphia region (and beyond). Sessions explore how climate change is affecting temperature, air quality and water in Philadelphia, with a focus on children’s health. Teaching materials included!
Webinars for Childcare Providers
Videos specifically for childcare centers and schools on environmental health topics.
Teachers Institute of Philadelphia Environmental Health Curriculum
Teacher training to develop curriculum on environmental health topics.
Philadelphia Community Asthma Prevention Program
The Philly CAPP program provides direct intervention for families to reduce childhood asthma in the city of Philadelphia.
Community Children’s Environmental Health Program
Mentoring and training for new and emerging children’s environmental health researchers.
Regional Consultations on Environmental Health
Consultations for clinicians caring for patients with lead poisoning and environmental health issues
Philadelphia Lead and Healthy Homes Program
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.
Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit (PEHT)
This toolkit is for clinicians to be able to provide simple, evidenced-based steps to families on how to reduce toxic exposures in their daily lives.
Utility Assistance Resource Guide
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…
Delaware County: Get the Lead Out of your Home
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.
EPA’s Guide to Air Purifiers at Home
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….
Free Blood Lead Testing for Philadelphia Children
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.
Philadelphia Neighborhood Heat Vulnerability Index
Explore this index to view at risk areas in Philadelphia and available community resources.
Equipping the Canary to be an Agent of Change: Educating Students to be Activists
This curriculum was written by Alima McKnight as part of Dr. Howarth’s class for the Teachers Institute of Philadelphia for elementary school students and will help students gain knowledge around lead exposure and prevention.
Imagine a Day Without Clean Water: Middle School English Language Learners Advocate for Clean Water for All
This curriculum was written by Sondra Gonzalez as part of Dr. Howarth’s class for the Teachers Institute of Philadelphia for middle school English language learners and will help students gain knowledge about the water cycle, worldwide water quality, common contaminants, and the drinking water treatment process in the United States.
Compounded Environmental Injustice requires Compounded Solutions 12th Grade Curriculum
This curriculum was written by Theresa Eck as part of Dr. Howarth’s class for the Teachers Institute of Philadelphia for a 12th grade social science class and will help high school students gain a deeper understanding of environmental justice and democratic processes.
Curriculum for Grades 5-8 : A Journey Through Water’s Path and Its Challenges
Middle school curriculum on the water cycle, flooding, Philadelphia specific water issues, and climate change.
Living Safely with Lead Guide
An easy to read and share guide to lead, including where lead is typically found and the common risks.
Free Well Water Testing
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.