Lead Week is an annual, national campaign during the last full week of October to bring awareness to and prevent childhood lead exposure. This year, Lead Week takes place October 19–25 and California’s theme is​, “Nutrition as ​prevention.” Everyone is encouraged to get involved with Lead Week by participating in events and sharing these resources about preventing childhood lead poisoning.

Community Workshops

Every Lead Week the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) hosts of themed webinars. This year we have presentations from Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and Los Angeles Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP). Each webinar provides an opportunity for community members to learn about the foods we eat and how something as simple as our diet can help prevent lead poisoning. We encourage all of Ventura County families to register for a presentation. A description of each presentation and a link to register is provided below.

• Tuesday, October 21, 1-2 PM

  The CDPH Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) will be presenting an overview of the Program’s services, nutritional information about foods that help reduce the absorption of lead and foods that are covered by WIC’s service that fit these nutritional needs. Register for WIC’s presentation.

• Wednesday, October 22, 11 AM – 12:00 PM

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley will present an overview of their organization including topics such as sustainable food practices, food justice, and community building.​​ Register for Second Har​vest of Silicon Valley​’s presentation​.

• Thursday, October 23, 10-11 AM

  The Los Angeles Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) will present on foods and recipes that contain ingredients that help reduce the absorption of lead and bringing together communities​​​​​​ through cultural humility. Register for Los Angeles CLPPP’s presentation​.

If you need further assistance, contact Ventura County CLPPP at (805) 981-5291.