The CLEARCorps/Newark, New Jersey partner affiliate is the Gateway Northwest Maternal and Child Health Network http://www.gatewaymch.org. Working together, CLEARCorps/Newark provides education and outreach throughout the state for groups large and small, young and old. In the greater Newark area, Corps members conduct in-home evaluations of lead risks and direct families toward remediation services. Service partners include Newark Preschool Council Head Start, La Casa de Don Pedro Child Development Center, Leaguers-Head Start, the UMDNJ WIC clinic and Programs for Parents.

One unique method for educating children and families on the hazards of lead poisoning and ways to stay safe is through the work of cartoon character Leadie Eddie. This cartoon figure features prominently in all of Gateway Northwest’s projects including the United Way’s Success by Six initiative, UMDNJ Nursing School and El Club del Barrio Inc. Leadie Eddie has evolved from a coloring book character to a beanie baby style doll to a Muppet-like puppet adored by children. His rhyming name and unique appearance, purple with red hair, are memorable making him a great educational tool and icon for lead poisoning prevention.

Contact CLEARCorps/Newark, New Jersey

Marijane Lundt, Executive Director
CLEARCorps/Newark
Gateway Maternal and Child Health Consortium
381 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-268-2282
Fax: 973-268-2283
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Delia Marques, Program Manager
CLEARCorps/Newark
Gateway Maternal and Child Health Consortium
381 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-268-2284
Fax: 973-268-2283
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