Please Download Companion Documents

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Please Download Companion Documents

• ELPR Program Application
• Power Point Presentation

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Objectives

• Who is eligible
• How to apply
• Types of assistance
• Application process
• Health Department Role

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Purpose

• To immediately separate lead poisoned children
  from exposure to lead-based paint hazards, lead
  dust hazards, and lead soil hazards found in
  their primary residence until hazards are
  eliminated

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Who?

• Poisoned children and members of the childs
  household (Poisoned child is defined as a child
  with blood lead of 20ug/dL or persistent blood
  lead of 15-19ug/dL)
• Head of household applies for assistance

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Receiving Dwelling

• Temporary relocation hotel/motel, shelter, or
  short-term rental
• Permanent relocation lead safe dwelling

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ELPR Program will pay Temporary Relocation

• Temporary Relocation actual costs of the
  temporary relocation such as moving services,
  temporary storage and transportation or a fixed
  payment of 1,000 per household plus a 400
  dislocation allowance.

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ELPR Program will pay Permanent Relocation

• Costs associated with the implementation of an
  approved relocation/housing plan including
  security deposit, rent or rent subsidies

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Send with ELPR Program Application

• Copy of hazard assessment conducted by the local
  health department of the childs primary
  residence
• Copy of notice of violation/order to abate
  lead-based paint hazards

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Send with ELPR Program Application

• Copy of medical opinion issued by the Health
  Official, primary case physician or attending
  physician that states that the child must be
  relocated due to ongoing exposure to lead-based
  paint hazards

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Following ELPR Program Application Submission

• Evidence the receiving dwelling is lead safe
• For permanent relocation cases an approved
  relocation/housing plan

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Page 2, Part III ELPR Program Application

• B. Describe the qualifying childs current
  housing situation

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Page 3, Part VI-A ELPR Program Application
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Page 4, Part VII ELPR Program

• Identify the relocation assistance you are
  requesting from the Lead Hazard Control
  Assistance (LHCA) Program

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Page 7 Part IX ELPR Program Application
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ELPR Program Fax Number 609-292-9798

• ELPR Program application
• Copy of hazard assessment conducted by local
  Health Department of the childs primary
  residence
• Copy of notice of violation/order to abate
  lead-based hazards
• Letter from hospital

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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS EMERGENCY LEAD POISONING RELOCATION
(ELPR) PROGRAM SAMPLE RELOCATION/HOUSING PLAN    
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Relocation/Housing Plan

• For each service the client requires (indicated
  by Yes response) Provide
• Who (include contact information)
• Additional Details on What (if applicable)
• When and How Long
• How Much (per item/unit and total)

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Relocation/Housing Plan

• Example Storage of furnishings
• Who Space-4-U [phone]
• Additional Details 10x15 storage space
• When beginning 5/1
• How long 60 day rental
• How Much - 200 deposit plus 200 per month for a
  total of 600

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Summary

• A child does NOT have to be hospitalized to
  qualify
• Prepare in advance for the interview
• Have resource lists handy
• Link with County CEAS Committees
• Have a plan in mind to suggest to client
• When suggesting temporary shelter/hotel consider
  other issues like distance to bus routes,
  location of day care, school, job

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Summary (continued)

• Disabilities, handicaps and medical conditions of
  ALL household members should be considered
• Create a checklist for your ELPR Program cases
• Stay in touch with both the family and the
  Program
• Check out the resources in the following slides

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Temporary Shelter Resources

• List of Licensed hotels/motels in your area
• [phone]
• List of Licensed shelters in your area
• [phone]

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Housing Resources

• Lead Safe Housing Registry at www.leadsafenj.org
• Affordable Housing Registry at www.njhousing.gov

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Housing Resources

• New Jersey Housing Authorities at
  www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/states/nj.cfm
  
• New Jersey Community Development Offices at
  www.hud.gov/local/nj/community/cdbg/index.cfm

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Contact Information

• Emergency Lead Poisoning Relocation Program
  1-877-DCA-LEAD