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Lead Abatement 

TAP provided temporary housing for families while their homes were having sources of lead removed or encapsulated. Children in these families were tested and high levels of lead were identified in their blood. Even low levels of lead are harmful and are associated with decreased intelligence, impaired neurobehavioral development, Decreased stature and growth, and impaired hearing acuity.

Leased 11 units for lead abatement
Housed 47 families, having an average stay of 34 days

                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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