CLEARCorps

As part of the Americorps community service model, this national network of affiliates utilizes a family-centered approach to the prevention of and response to childhood lead poisoning. CLEARCorps-NJ 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 remediation services. Service partners include Leaguers-Head Start, the UMDNJ WIC clinic and Programs for Parents.

Leadie Eddie - This cartoon figure features prominently in all of Gateway Northwest's projects including the United Way's Success by Six initiative, the UMDNJ WIC clinic and the Leaguers' Head Start program. CLEARCorps affiliates in Minneapolis and Seattle have adopted him for their outreach. 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.

Contacts

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
mlundt@gatewaymch.org

Delia Andaluz
Program Manager
CLEARCorps/Newark
Gateway Maternal and Child Health Consortium
381 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-268-2284
Fax: 973-268-2283
dandaluz@gatewaymch.org

Leadie Eddie

Leadie Eddie At Work

Friends of Leadie

Leadie's Wheels

Leadie Eddie Puppet Show

Leadie Eddie puppet show participants from Left to right: Kim Thompson, Family Worker; Jacqueline Ivey, Pre-school Youth & Family Director; Leann Howell founder of ALPHA (American Lead Poisoning Help Association); Leadie Eddie and Yolanda Drislane, Family Worker.

Internet links

Gateway Maternal and Child Health Consortium

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