Lead Safe Providence is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant program designed to assist property owners with the cost of lead paint abatement in eligible properties. If you reside in the home and qualify you may receive a 3 year forgivable loan. Investors may be eligible for a 5 year forgivable loan. Income and rental restrictions apply. The City of Providence and CAPP have partnered to help residents navigate the application process and access necessary resources to prevent and/or eliminate exposure to lead poisoning for children and vulnerable adults.

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What is Lead/¿Qué es el plomo??

Lead is a very toxic metal, mined from the earth. It is used in products including paint, ceramics, pipes, solders, gasoline, batteries, and cosmetics. High levels of lead can be poisonous, especially for children under the age of six and pregnant individuals/unborn children.

El plomo es un metal muy tóxico, extraído de la tierra. Se utiliza en productos como pintura, cerámica, tuberías, soldaduras, gasolina, baterías y cosméticos. Los niveles altos de plomo pueden ser venenosos, especialmente para niños menores de seis años y personas embarazadas o fetos.

Where can it be found in your home?/¿Dónde se puede encontrar?

Lead can be a hazard when it is not in good condition, especially in areas where children may play, including windows and window sills, doors and door frames, stairs, railings, banisters, and porches. Children may eat or breathe in dust causing health issues.

El plomo puede ser un peligro cuando no está en buenas condiciones, especialmente en áreas donde los niños pueden jugar, incluidas ventanas y alféizares, puertas y marcos de puertas, escaleras, barandillas, barandillas y porches. Los niños pueden comer o respirar polvo y causar problemas de salud.

What does the Lead Safe Providence Program (LSPP) provide?/¿Qué ofrece el Programa Lead Safe Providence (LSPP)?

A State Certified Lead Inspector will conduct a comprehensive environmental lead paint inspection and healthy homes inspection to identify any lead or healthy housing hazards. The LSPP Resident Educator will conduct pre-intervention health surveys.

Un inspector de plomo certificado por el estado llevará a cabo una inspección ambiental integral de la pintura con plomo y una inspección de viviendas saludables para identificar cualquier peligro relacionado con el plomo o la vivienda saludable. El Educador Residente de LSPP realizará encuestas de salud previas a la intervención.

Who is eligible for the Lead Safe Providence Program?/¿Quién es elegible para el Programa Lead Safe Providence?

Homeowners who have a child under six living in their house or visiting regularly. Homeowners who are concerned about lead in homes built before 1978, mold & moisture, pests, or other home hazards should apply. CAPP’s Resident Educators can assist you with this process.

Propietarios de viviendas que tienen un niño menor de seis años viviendo en su casa o visitándola regularmente. Los propietarios de viviendas que estén preocupados por el plomo en viviendas construidas antes de 1978, el moho y la humedad, las plagas u otros peligros en el hogar deben presentar su solicitud. Los educadores residentes de CAPP pueden ayudarlo con este proceso.

What are the benefits of the Lead Safe Providence Program?/¿Cuáles son los beneficios del programa Lead Safe Providence?

These services are designed to help relieve issues with lead, mold, or other environmental hazards to improve health outcomes, especially from asthma and lead exposure.

Estos servicios están diseñados para ayudar a aliviar los problemas relacionados con el plomo, el moho u otros peligros ambientales para mejorar los resultados de salud, especialmente los causados ​​por el asma y la exposición al plomo.

Health and Safety Issues/Cuestiones de salud y seguridad

During the initial inspection, the Inspector will identify any hazards that will affect your health or safety. 

Durante la inspección inicial, el inspector identificará cualquier peligro que afecte su salud o seguridad.

Is your home Weatherized?

If your home has not been previously weatherized, CAPP’s Weatherization Program may be implemented with the Lead Safe Providence Program for residents who qualify for home energy assistance. (LIHEAP/RIHEAP)

Benefits of Weatherization

When a home has been weatherized, the home energy costs are lowered significantly.

Weatherization services may include:

• Blown insulation
• Weather-stripping
• Air sealing
• Caulk
• Window repair