We work with homeowners to remove lead hazards and create a safe, healthy home environment.
While lead exposure has health implications for all people, the effects are especially concerning among infants and children under age six. To protect children from lead our work is focused on child care providers and homes where children frequently spend time.
Elevate’s Preventative Lead Abatement Program
The program addresses lead paint hazards in the home at no cost.
Read more about the program in our Frequently Asked Questions document!
Our preventative lead abatement program removes lead paint hazards at no cost to make homes safe and healthy for the people who live there. Removing lead hazards at home can include removing lead paint, replacing windows and doors that have peeling paint, permanent enclosure of lead paint or dust, and more.
The program serves home-based child care centers in Chicago and Cook County, as well as residential homes with young children in Cook County that meet income eligibility requirements.
Elevate’s CLEAR-WIN Program
Elevate administers the State of Illinois’s Comprehensive Lead Education, Reduction, and Window Replacement (CLEAR-WIN) program. The program replaces windows, a major source of lead hazards for children. Opening a window with worn paint on or around the frame can create hazardous lead dust when inhaled or ingested.
CLEAR-WIN has focused on communities like Englewood and West Englewood, where older homes are more likely to contain lead-based paint. Residents have reported high satisfaction with the work, with 87% of households rating their experience positively.
The program is currently active and continues to serve eligible households. To apply, click on the “Application” link above.