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Public Health requests targeted increases: animal cruelty, lead remediation, Birth‑to‑3 and EMS data systems
Summary
Division of Public Health leaders briefed the Joint Finance Committee on line‑item requests including $400,000 for animal cruelty caseload growth, $2,227,200 for Birth‑to‑3 expansion, $2.5 million residential lead remediation and technology/upgrades for EMS data systems.
The Delaware Division of Public Health presented a package of targeted line‑item requests and new initiatives to the Joint Finance Committee on May 20. Director Steven Blessing summarized FY2026 requests and performance priorities, while stressing continued preparedness work and reach of mobile health units.
Key line items and initiatives - Animal cruelty caseload growth: $400,000 to support investigation, sheltering and associated shelter costs. DPH reported routine seizures of roughly 500 animals per year and estimated per‑animal sheltering costs at about $700. - Childhood lead:…
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