Parents
Free Lead Dust Tests
Maine CDC offers free home lead dust test kits to families with young children or children on the way. Order a free home lead dust test kit. Watch our video to see how to do the test.
Provider Approval for In-Office Blood Testing
Approval Criteria
Providers must have approval from the Maine Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) before they can begin in-office testing.
- Proof of current use of ImmPact2 Immunization Registry.
- Written protocols for testing a patient's blood lead and reporting results to the patient's parent/guardian within the same office visit and the reporting of test results to CLPPP within 48 hours.
- CLIA Certificate of Waiver.
How to Apply for Approval
To apply for approval, submit an application by mail or email to:
VFC/AVP Programs
Vaccines for Children
Ensuring children are up to date on vaccinations is critical for protecting their health and preventing the spread of diseases. The Maine CDC Immunization Program provides access to vaccines recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) for children and adolescents. This ensures all Maine children can be protected regardless of their family's ability to pay.
Food Related Illnesses
Foodborne and diarrheal diseases are caused by consuming food or beverages that are contaminated by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Some diseases may be caused by toxins or chemicals if they are present in the food. Individuals may also be exposed to these same pathogens through recreational water sports, contact with animals, and through person-to-person spread.
Resources: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) is a State-operated program that provides financial assistance to Maine public water systems, helping to ensure safe drinking water and provide essential public health protection. Funding for drinking water infrastructure improvement projects -- upgrading or replacing water system pipes, treatment plants, storage tanks, and sources of water -- is available as low interest loans. Disadvantaged Community Water Systems may receive further assistance through principal forgiveness.
Consumer Confidence Report
The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that includes practical information about consumers' drinking water, based on their water system's current conditions. It provides educational materials that allow consumers to make informed decisions about any potential health risks related to the quality, treatment, and management of their drinking water supply.
Statewide Coordinating Council (SCC) -- Meeting Minutes, Materials and Reports
December 18, 2025 - Meeting
- SCC Meeting Agenda (PDF) - December 18, 2025
- Meeting Minutes (PDF) - September 18, 2025 - Draft
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs are children birth to age 21 who have or are at risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition AND also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally.
Maternal and Child Health
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Children, Healthy Families
Maternal and Child Health is the foundation of a healthy life. We focus our work on making sure all moms, babies, children, and youth are mentally and physically well.
Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant
For over 75 years, this Federal grant has provided states with funding to ensure the health of mothers, women, children, and youth, including children with special health care needs, and their families. Title V MCH Grant: