What is Healthy Homes Healthy Families?
Healthy Homes Healthy Families is a program created specifically for renters within the Lewiston-Auburn area. Each session we offer consists of 2 two hour classes dedicated to helping families maintain a healthy and safe home. The course discusses lead hazards, pests and pesticides, safely preparing and storing food, and keeping a healthy diet for the whole family. Classes are generally available bi-monthly.
The next classes will be offered:
March 16 & 18
April 27 & 29
May 25 & 27
For more information, or to register for the next Healthy Homes Healthy Families class call Catholic Charities of Maine at (207)514-1477.
Other resources:
How to Protect Your Family (English) (674Kb)
How to Protect Your Family (Somali) (281Kb)
How To Keep Your Child Away From Lead (99.2Kb)
How to Test Your Child For Lead (879Kb)
How to Test Your Home For Lead (117Kb)
How to Clean up Lead Dust (PDF)
Healthy Homes Healthy Families is made possible through a collaborative effort with the following organizations:
St. Mary’s Nutrition Center & Lots to Gardens
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Healthy Androscoggin’s lead prevention activities are supported by the Maine Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund and a federal grant through the EPA.