DHSS Press Release |
Date: December 7, 2007 DHSS-139-2007 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Jay Lynch, Communications Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 Email: jay.lynch@state.de.us |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2007 AT 2 P.M.
HUD AWARDS $2.9 MIL TO DPH TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM DANGEROUS LEAD
| The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development will award a major Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant to the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services' Division of Public Health, which will be used to undertake lead hazard reduction in 246 at-risk properties in high risk communities | |
| WHO: | U.S. Senator Thomas R. Carper U.S. Congressman Michael N. Castle Diane L. Lello, Director, HUD Wilmington Field Office Dr. Jaime H. Rivera, Director, DE Division of Public Health Maria Matos, Executive Director, Latin American Community Center Development Corporation |
| WHAT: | HUD Awards Funds to the DE Department of Health and Social Services |
| WHEN: | Friday, December 7, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Latin American Community Center Development Corporation 403 North Van Buren Street Wilmington, DE 19805 |
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
