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An advocacy group led by and for parents and community members spearheaded a campaign for funding to address lead in the homes throughout their city. Their successes illustrates the vital impact families play in advocating for policy change on behalf of children. Here, two parent leaders share their experiences and advice for supporting family-led civic engagement.  

In more than 4 million homes across America, children are living and playing while being exposed to the damaging effects of lead. This Alabama family's experience illustrates why improving provider education is an important driver for states seeking to improve systems of care; it leads to earlier testing, early and effective interventions, and the coordinated care families need so that more children have the opportunity to grow up in healthy, safe environments.