The Michigan Department of Community Health recommends parents ask their family doctor to do
a blood-lead test on their child at 12 months and 24 months. Medicaid insurance will pay for it if a
child is enrolled. Parents are encouraged to ask about fee waivers if they cannot afford their child’s
test. If a child is diagnosed with elevated blood-lead levels, here are the resources that can help:
In Detroit:

The Detroit 0% Home Repair Loans Program offers 0% interest loans from $5,000 to $25,000 to help Detroit homeowners invest in and repair their homes promoting public health and safety, increasing property values and helping residents secure and maintain homeowner’s insurance. If the home has
health and safety hazards, those issues must be addressed first before other repairs can be made.
The following are sample projects:
Correcting health and safety hazards (required)
Electrical repairs
Furnace replacement
Roof replacement
Plumbing
Door and window replacements
Porches and structural support
Applications will be available online and at a number of locations throughout the city, including Neighborhood Intake Centers, City of Detroit Neighborhood District Managers’ offices, and City
of Detroit Recreation Centers. Applicants must complete the application and submit all required
documents to a Neighborhood Intake Center. Assistance with completing the application will be
available at intake centers. Go to detroithomeloans.org for more information.