Health department receives grant to protect children from lead | Belvidere Daily Republican

Written by Bob Balgemann

The Boone County Health Department has received a three-year, $66,061.68 federal grant to protect children from lead and other home hazards.

That is part of an overall $2.996-million award that was given to Winnebago County to address lead hazards in 225 houses, providing safer residences for low and very low-income families.

….It doesn’t matter what city they’re in,” she said. “There may be more money available in the future.”

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