Washington Protect Yourself and Your Family from Lead Poisoning is a program developed by the Washington State Department of Health to provide education and resources to help individuals protect themselves and their families from lead poisoning. The program focuses on identifying and reducing potential sources of lead in the home, such as paint, soil, dust, and water, and provides information on how to reduce lead exposure and test for lead levels. The program includes several distinct components: 1. The Lead Education and Abatement Program (LEAP): LEAP provides information and resources to homeowners and landlords on how to identify and minimize lead hazards in the home. This includes educating homeowners and landlords on lead-safe practices, providing loans for lead abatement, and offering technical assistance. 2. The Lead Information and Referral Program (LIP): LIP provides information and referrals to individuals and families on lead poisoning prevention and testing. This includes providing information on safe levels of exposure, identifying lead sources, and referring individuals to healthcare providers for testing. 3. The Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (PPP): PPP provides assistance to families whose children have elevated blood lead levels. This includes providing assistance with medical care, nutritional support, and case management. 4. The Lead Risk Assessment Program (LAP): LAP provides risk assessments to identify potential lead sources in the home. This includes testing the home for lead hazards and providing recommendations for lead abatement or remediation. 5. The Lead Education, Exposure, and Abatement Program (LEAP): LEAP provides education, technical assistance, and abatement to schools and daycare centers to reduce lead exposure among children. This includes providing information on lead-safe practices, providing loans for lead abatement, and offering technical assistance.