Coalition for Environmentally Safe Communities

Parent Support and Advocacy

For Parents Concerned About Lead Exposure & Asthma
Let your voice be heard
Your Experience Matters
Join other parents who understand the hardship of raising a child in a home impacted by lead or asthma triggers. Together, we stand to advocate for healthier living conditions.



Why Join?
Get Support
Make a connection with other parents navigating similar challenges with lead exposure or asthma triggers. Share experiences and helpful pointers in a judgement free space.
Know your rights
Housing and health experts provide information about tenant protections and how to document violations. Increase your comfort in expressing your needs to landlords and agencies.
Check out Housing Conditions Court as a reference.
Improve your space
Learn budget friendly ways to stop home health hazards, from ventilation advice to safer cleaning habits. Recommendations are adapted to the practical realities of families.
Access free Healthy Home guidance to assess your space.
Influence Change
The experiences of parents have historically influenced local health and housing policies. Your experiences matter when it comes to pushing for systemic change.
See how stories like yours have influenced past victories.
We'll Support You:

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Learn more about environmental hazards impacting households?
Learn about familiar settings and causes of lead poisoning and asthma in older homes, including paint dust and mold hot spots. Awareness is the first path toward solutions.
Learn how to spot the dangers.
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Are you having challenges navigating housing conditions?
Learn more about the processes for talking to landlords or city agencies about repairs and issues. We help make it easier for you.
Get in touch with the Office of the Tenant Advocate.
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Would you like to amplify your voice?
Get ready to share your story to be more effective, either through community meetings, written submissions, or other means. Every experience matters.
Be inspired by past Testimonials.
Join Us
Let us know if you would like updates on parent meetings, receive our newsletter, available resources, or any campaigns or collective advocacy opportunities. We are developing this program around the community.

Contact Information
Phone Number: 202-596-1959
Email: leadasthmacampaign@gmail.com

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