Title
Dept/ Agency: Department of Child and Family Well-Being
RATIFYING / AUTHORIZING
Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: Newark Childhood Lead Poison Prevention Program
Funding Source: Trustee of the Kresge Foundation
Address: 3215 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan, 48084
Grant Amount: $1,542,000.00
Contract Period: January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011
Additional Comments: The funds will support three primary activities
1. Enhancements of the Newark Partnership for Lead Safe Children (NPLSC)
2. Family relocation assistance through the acquisition of four additional two-family lead safe houses located in four ward in Newark
3. Expand advertising and outreach that will result in a 25% increase in children screened for lead