LeadSafe Coalition of CNY

LeadSafe Coalition of CNY LeadSafe Coalition of CNY works to protect children and families from lead poisoning.

We raise awareness, provide education, and connect families to the resources they need to live in safe, healthy homes.

🧸 KIDS WILL BE KIDS.They touch everything.They crawl on the floor.They play in the dirt.They put their hands in their mo...
08/19/2026

🧸 KIDS WILL BE KIDS.

They touch everything.

They crawl on the floor.
They play in the dirt.
They put their hands in their mouths.
They investigate every corner adults forgot existed. 😂

And that's exactly what they're supposed to do.

Children shouldn't have to think about lead dust. That's our job.

Lead dust can be hard to see, and young children may be exposed through normal everyday activities, especially in homes where lead-based paint is present and deteriorating.

Our job as adults isn't to stop children from exploring their world.

It's to make that world safer for them to explore. 💛

🏠 Learn about potential lead hazards in your home.
🧽 Wet-clean dusty surfaces and windowsills.
🪟 Pay attention to deteriorating painted surfaces.
👶 Talk with your child's healthcare provider about lead testing.
💚 Ask for help when you need it.

Because kids have much more important things to worry about...

Crayons. Cartoons. Playtime. And who stole their snack. 😂🖍️

We'll handle the lead-safety part.

Lead poisoning is preventable.

As storytellers and community advocates, we are committed to centering the voices and experiences of mothers, infants, a...
08/18/2026

As storytellers and community advocates, we are committed to centering the voices and experiences of mothers, infants, and children affected by lead.

Through our maternal health work with our program Healthy Start Safe Home, supported by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, we continue to build meaningful partnerships with organizations like the Syracuse Black Maternal Health Committee to elevate the stories of affected families and ensure their voices are heard.

At LeadSafe CNY Coalition, storytelling is an important part of our work. It allows us to honor the lived experiences of the families we serve while helping shape a greater understanding of how lead exposure impacts mothers, babies, and children.

We are grateful for the opportunity to support families affected by lead poisoning who choose to share their stories. Their voices matter. Their experiences matter. And their stories deserve to be heard.

A special thank you to Terrice Hamilton for bringing this piece together so beautifully.

We will not say more.

You gotta be there. 🖤

08/18/2026

LeadSafeCNY Coailition will be there will you?

You may see our table at a health fair, neighborhood event, school, community celebration or family event.That's intenti...
08/18/2026

You may see our table at a health fair, neighborhood event, school, community celebration or family event.

That's intentional.

Because information doesn't help families if it never reaches them.

LeadSafeCNY Coalition is committed to taking lead-poisoning prevention information into the spaces where families already live, learn, gather and grow.

See the green? Come say hello. 💚

Lead-Safe Tip: Wet Wipe, Don't Dry DustDust from deteriorating lead-based paint can settle on floors, windowsills and ot...
08/17/2026

Lead-Safe Tip: Wet Wipe, Don't Dry Dust

Dust from deteriorating lead-based paint can settle on floors, windowsills and other surfaces where children play.

A simple habit can help reduce dust in the home: use a damp cloth or wet-cleaning method instead of dry dusting.

Small prevention steps can make a difference. 🏠💚

Lead poisoning is preventable.

❌ MYTH: If I can't see peeling paint, there's no lead hazard.✅ FACT: Lead hazards aren't always obvious. Lead-contaminat...
08/16/2026

❌ MYTH: If I can't see peeling paint, there's no lead hazard.

✅ FACT: Lead hazards aren't always obvious. Lead-contaminated dust can be created when painted surfaces rub together, including around windows and doors.

Knowing where risks can hide is part of creating a healthier home.

🏠 Know the risks. Ask questions. Get connected.

Who said learning about lead safety had to be boring? 🏠🎨Sometimes the best conversations start with:“What's that?”Our in...
08/14/2026

Who said learning about lead safety had to be boring? 🏠🎨

Sometimes the best conversations start with:

“What's that?”

Our interactive LeadSafe house helps children and adults learn where lead hazards may be found in and around a home while giving families an opportunity to ask questions.

Because information sticks differently when you can see it, touch it and talk about it.

That's community education in action. 💡

Have you seen our LeadSafe house at an event yet?

Little Hands. Big Reason. 💛This is why prevention matters.Children deserve homes where they can play, explore, learn and...
08/13/2026

Little Hands. Big Reason. 💛

This is why prevention matters.

Children deserve homes where they can play, explore, learn and grow safely.

And families deserve information they can actually use to help make that possible.

Lead poisoning prevention isn't about frightening families.

It's about educating families, connecting them to resources and giving them tools to protect the people they love most.

Because behind every statistic is a child.

And they are the reason we do this work. 🏠💛

See this table? Come talk to us. 👋🏾Seriously.You don't need to already know something about lead poisoning.You don't nee...
08/12/2026

See this table? Come talk to us. 👋🏾

Seriously.

You don't need to already know something about lead poisoning.

You don't need to have the “right” question.

And you definitely don't need an appointment.

If you see the LeadSafeCNY table at a community event, stop by.

🏠 Ask about your home.
👶 Ask about lead testing.
📚 Grab information.
💬 Or just come learn something you didn't know before.

Community outreach only works when we're actually in community.

So when you see us...

Come say hello. 💚

👀🏠 SPOT THE HAZARDS!Take a good look at this kitchen.At first glance, it looks like an ordinary home. But potential lead...
08/11/2026

👀🏠 SPOT THE HAZARDS!

Take a good look at this kitchen.

At first glance, it looks like an ordinary home. But potential lead hazards aren't always obvious.

If a home was built before 1978, lead-based paint may be present. When painted surfaces deteriorate or certain painted surfaces rub together, they can create chips or dust that may contain lead.

So... what caught your eye first? 🔎

🪟 The window?
🎨 Chipping or deteriorating paint?
🚪 Painted surfaces that experience frequent friction or wear?
🏠 Damaged painted areas around the home?

Here's the important part: you cannot tell whether paint or dust contains lead just by looking at it. Testing is needed to know for sure.

That's why awareness matters.

We're not asking families to be afraid of their homes. We're helping families know what to look for, know what questions to ask, and know when to seek more information.

💡 Look closely. Ask questions. Know your home's history.

And remember: Lead poisoning is preventable. 💚

Address

980 James Street
Syracuse, NY
13203

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13154282214

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