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Safe Homes/Safe Kids: Michigan Alliance For Lead Safe Housing

Join the Safe Homes/Safe Kids coalition and help us fight against lead poisoning in Michigan. Learn about the dangers of lead paint, the impacts of lead poisoning, and how you can be part of the solution. Together, we can create safe homes and protect our children.

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Safe Homes/Safe Kids: Michigan Alliance For Lead Safe Housing

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  1. Safe Homes/Safe Kids:Michigan Alliance For Lead Safe Housing Lead Abatement Contractor, Risk Assessor and Trainer Workshop August 2, 2012

  2. Tina ReynoldsHealth Policy Director Michigan Environmental Council 119 Pere Marquette Dr., Suite 2A Lansing, MI 48912 517-487-9539 tina@environmentalcouncil.org

  3. Safe Homes/Safe Kids:Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Housing • Background • Formation of the coalition • Where we are today • Why we need you • Q & A

  4. Lead has been in paint for a long time • Washable • Paintable • Durable • Vibrant colors • Inexpensive • Faster drying times Image: photoeverywhere.co.uk

  5. The downsides of lead paint • Lead was banned in most paints in 1978 as clear and convincing evidence showed its dire effects. • Children are most impacted because of small body size and exposure pathways. • There are no safe exposure levels for lead.

  6. Lead poisonings effects • Reduction in IQ • ADHD • Increase in aggressiveness • Decreased bone and muscle growth • Liver and kidney damage • Speech problems • In severe cases: seizures and death

  7. Detroit Free Press story series • Bad press caused embarrassment and outrage • Untested children • Slow pace of clean-ups • Poisoned kids still living in lead-filled homes

  8. The Governor’s Lead Commission • Established by the Legislature in 2004 • Large and diverse membership • Met over 4 years • Issued many recommendations

  9. Lead Funding Subcommittee • Subcommittee of the Governor’s Lead Commission • Goal was to find a revenue source to fund lead efforts in the state • Lead Paint Tax was recommended

  10. The “Founding Fathers” of Safe Homes/Safe Kids • Funding solution not found before Governor’s Lead Commission dissolved • Committed organizations pressed on with mission • Believed that a successful funding campaign will need the broad support of a coalition

  11. Where did these committed advocates go? • Nov. 5, 2010 - East Lansing, Michigan • Public introduction of Safe Homes/Safe Kids: Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Housing • Broaden and grow the coalition • Chart the way forward

  12. What is a coalition anyway? • People • Purpose • Success

  13. The path forward • Educate and outreach to policy makers and decision makers • Think creatively about possible funding sources and partnerships • Grow the coalition

  14. Coalition is making progress • Met with over 30 Legislators • Met with Department Legislative Liaison • Monthly coalition calls • Coalition website launched • Coalition logo developed • Coalition is growing

  15. Our coalition almost got $2 million to fund lead abatement this year! • Michigan House and Senate voted to add $2 million for lead abatement in 2013 • Governor Snyder vetoed • We have another bite of the apple

  16. More $ will solve Michigan’s lead poisoning problem We need funds to: • Test and identify kids • Identify lead hazards • Abate lead risks • Serve lead poisoned kids and their families

  17. What does this have to do with ME? • Care about kids • Life’s work/job • $Potential for expanded business

  18. What do you want from ME? • Spend some time on the Safe/Homes Safe Kids website: www.mileadsafehomes.org • Talk to family, friends and local decision makers about why we need more resources to fight lead poisoning • Join our coalition!

  19. Coalition membership • How do I join the Safe Homes/Safe Kids: Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Housing? • What am I signing up for? • No cost • No time commitment Please sign your pledge forms NOW to join with the coalition

  20. What is standing in the way of ending lead poisoning in Michigan? • $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ • Perceptions – doesn’t effect me • Education/Awareness • Public pressure

  21. You are part of the solution • Jobs and the economy are voters’ #1 concern • Decision makers want business support • Coalition needs many voices to succeed • We need YOU • You need US

  22. There is room for everyone! • Safe Homes/Safe Kids: Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Housing has many members • Diverse coalitions are successful coalitions • Everyone has something to offer • There is room for everyone

  23. Conclusion • Safe Homes/Safe Kids can tackle these obstacles with your help • Success means so much to Michigan’s kids and Michigan’s future • Thank You!

  24. Tina ReynoldsHealth Policy Director Questions 517-487-9539 tina@environmentalcouncil.org

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