DATE:
May 5, 2026
04
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING FOR CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
Lead is extremely toxic to humans and can lead to numerous health issues, particularly in young children. Sources of lead exposure can include, but are not limited to, time spent outside of the United States, chipping or peeling paint in homes or buildings built before 1978, water from lead pipes, soil near airports, highways, or factories, as well as certain imported products like spices, cosmetics, candy, toys, pottery, and jewelry. The County of San Diego (County) has provided services to lead poisoned children since 1987, when California State (State) law mandated this condition reportable. In 1991, the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act declared childhood lead exposure the most significant childhood environmental health problem in California. In 1993, State funding became available for case management of lead poisoned children and education services for high-risk families. For the past 33 years, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) has authorized grant applications and revenue agreements between the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
On May 2, 2023 (8), the Board authorized a new revenue agreement with CDPH for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 through FY 2025-26 and authorized HHSA to apply for additional funding opportunities. Today's action requests the Board authorize a two-year Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Services revenue agreement with CDPH for the anticipated period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. Today's action, if approved, would also authorize the application of future funding opportunities to support childhood lead poisoning prevention servic...
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