Florida Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Florida Department of Health - Broward County

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About This Program

Florida Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is available to homeowners and renters in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Free lead testing and case management services for children under 6 in Broward County. Provides environmental investigations of homes with lead-hazard concerns and referrals to remediation resources for pre-1978 homes.

Estimated value of testing, investigation, and case management services

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Free lead testing for children under 6
  • Environmental home investigations
  • Case management and referrals
  • Available to all Broward County families
  • Focus on pre-1978 housing

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(954) 467-4700

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Your application paperwork

Florida's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program screens children for lead and, for a child with a confirmed elevated blood lead level, coordinates a home environmental investigation through the county health department. The program refers families to local health and housing programs that help fix lead hazards in the home.

Steps to apply

  1. Have young children in the home tested for lead by your doctor or local health department.
  2. Contact the program through the official page or your local health department.
  3. Ask for a home lead inspection or risk assessment for your pre-1978 home, especially if a child has an elevated blood lead level.
  4. Work with the program on the lead hazard reduction or abatement steps it identifies; income-eligible families often pay nothing.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own or rent and live in the home (typically built before 1978).
  • Information about any child under age 6 in the home, including blood lead test results if available.
  • Proof of household income (many programs are income-based).
  • A government-issued photo ID.
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Ongoing services

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Florida Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Fort Lauderdale?

Florida Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is open to homeowners and renters in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It has no income limit.

How do I apply for Florida Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

Apply directly with Florida Department of Health - Broward County using the official program link on this page or call (954) 467-4700. There is no middleman and no fee.

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