The Impact of Lead Care Cook County

LeadCare Cook County supported safe and healthy learning environments for children by offering free lead service line replacements to child care providers in suburban Cook County.

We have been so proud to serve over 331 child care providers over the last three years by replacing their lead service lines. And, just as importantly, we have supported over 356 child care providers in determining that their water service lines are not made of lead.

Safer water for Cook County children

A child drinking from a cup at a home-based child care provider

All children should have access to safe drinking water.

Future Support

The program is closed, but support is still available through partner programs:

  • Licensed child care providers and schools can receive free lead-in-water testing and mitigation support, including reimbursement for lead service line replacements, through LeadCare Illinois. Visit LeadCareIllinois.org to learn more.