Resources - Children's Environmental Health Network

Children's Environmental Health Network Resource Library

This page serves as a comprehensive repository of educational materials and toolkits focused on pediatric environmental health, categorized by topic, format, and geographic location.

• Environmental Health Factsheets: Extensive collection of guides covering common hazards, including:
  • Chemicals & Toxins: Lead, mercury, arsenic, asbestos, pesticides, plastics, household chemicals, and PFAS.
  • Environmental Factors: Noise pollution, air quality, climate change impacts, and built environments.
  • Consumer Products: Safer arts and crafts, furniture and carpets, sunscreen, and food packaging.
• Eco-Healthy FAQ Series: Practical, evidence-based guidance for child care providers and parents on specific health concerns, such as:
  • Playground surfaces, artificial turf/crumb rubber, and nap mat hygiene.
  • Disinfection protocols (including COVID-19 guidance), bug repellents, and fragrances.
  • Chemical safety in crib mattresses and toys (PVC/BPA).
• Energy & Climate Resources: Educational modules on fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), energy justice, and the intersection of climate change and children's health.
• Professional & Parent Toolkits:
  • "Putting it into Practice" Series: Clinical and practical guides for health professionals regarding environmental history-taking, endocrine disruptors, solvents, and heavy metal toxicity.
  • Educational Guides: Asthma trigger e-books, "Top Ten Tips" for caregivers, and Children’s Environmental Health 101.
• State-Specific Profiles: A database of environmental health profiles and "spotlight" projects for all 50 U.S. states, highlighting local initiatives like water safety, lead reduction, and urban heat mitigation.
• Multilingual Support: Many key factsheets and FAQs are available in Spanish (Materiales en español).