The Resource Library contains links to the information and educational resources found throughout this site. This includes links to brochures, fact sheets, and external websites. If you are looking for a complete list of direct services, please visit the Springfield Services webpage.
For information on resources more commonly used by families in the Springfield area, please reference our Resource Guide that includes a brief description of the service/resource and contact information. If you have any questions or recommendations, please email us with your updates, corrections or additions.
Asbestos Resources
- Learn About Asbestos, EPA
- MA Licensed Asbestos Contractors List, MA Office of Labor and Workforce Development
- Asbestos Cleanup after a Disaster
Asthma Trigger Resources
- What you Can Do to Avoid Asthma Triggers, Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
- Top Ten Actions to Control Asthma Triggers / Diez Acciones Principales para Controlar los Disparadores de Asma en su Hogar, Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
- Safe Cleaning for People with Asthma/Limpieza Segura para Personas con Asma, Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
- "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home", EPA
- "Help your Child Gain Control Over Asthma", EPA
- Biobased Products, American Lung Association Health House
- Susie and Jerome Learn about a Healthy Home
- Mold in the Home and School- Guidance for parents, families and school personnel
- EWG's Healthy Living: Home Guide
Carbon Monoxide Resources
- A Guide to the Massachusetts Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Requirements, MA Dept. of Fire Services
- Protect Your Family and Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, EPA
- Carbon Monoxide Information, American Lung Association
Energy Efficiency
- Free energy assessment for homeowners in Pioneer Valley, Ener-G-Save; hotline 413-279-9141
- Program looking to increase adoption of small-scale solar electricity systems, Solarize Mass
- Solar education nights, Solarize Mass
Fair Housing Resources
- Information about Legal Rights (Housing, Discrimination, Eviction, Homelessness & More), MassLegalHelp
- MassAccess Housing Registry-Find Accessible and Affordable Housing Units
Family Child Care Provider
Fire Resources
- A Guide to the Massachusetts Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Requirements, MA Dept. of Fire Services
- Home Fire Safety, Springfield Fire Department
- Home Fire Escape Plan Worksheet, Red Cross
Foreclosure Resources
- Foreclosure Prevention Resources, MassHousing
- Foreclosure Resources, MA Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation
- Housing Consumer Education Resources
Homelessness Resources
Household Injury Resources
- Protect the Ones you Love Initiative, CDC
- Safety Tips, Safe Kids Worldwide
- Injury Prevention and Control, CDC
Lead Resources
- DIY Home Renovations
- Test your child for lead- Information about lead testing for MA children
- Springfield Water & Sewer Lead Information
- DPH Lead in Drinking Water General Information
- CLPPP Property Transfer Lead Paint Notification Requirements and Certification Form
- CLPPP Lead Inspection Database
- Find a MA Licensed Lead Inspector, Private Risk Assessor, or Deleader
- Lead Brochures and Fact Sheets from MA Health & Human Services
- Massachusetts Licensed Lead Inspector Search
- Lead Poisoning Home Checklist, EPA
- The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right, EPA
- Lead-Safe Contractor License Verification, MA Department of Labor Standards
- Sources of Lead, CDC
- Lead Safe Housing Rule Resources
Landlord Rights, Responsibilties, and Legal Resources
- "A Massachusetts Consumer Guide to Landlord Rights and Responsibilities", MA Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Copy
- Information about Legal Rights (Housing, Discrimination, Eviction, Homelessness & More), MassLegalHelp
- MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION (MA State Sanitary Code, Chapter II)
- Housing Consumer Education Resources
Mold & Moisture Resources
- Mold Webpage, EPA
- "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home", EPA
- Interactive Mold House Tour, EPA
- Get The Mold Out: Mold Clean-Up Guidance for Residences
- Mold in the Home and School- Guidance for parents, families and school personnel
- EWG's Healthy Living: Home Guide
Radon Resources
- "A Citizen’s Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon", EPA
- "Consumer’s Guide to Radon Reduction: How to Fix Your Home", EPA
- "A Radon Guide for Tenants", EPA
- Radon, Mass.gov
- Radon is a health hazard with a simple solution, EPA
- About Radon, HUD
Pests Resources
- "Top Ten Bed Bug Tips" Factsheet, EPA
- Introduction to Integrated Pest Management, EPA
- "Safe Pest Control" Brochure, HUD
- Pesticides, National Center for Healthy Housing
- MA Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Toolkit
- Massachusetts Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Toolkit
Tenant Rights, Responsibilities, and Legal Resources
- "A Massachusetts Consumer Guide to Tenant Rights and Responsibilities", MA Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
- Information about Legal Rights (Housing, Discrimination, Eviction, Homelessness & More), MassLegalHelp
- MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION (MA State Sanitary Code, Chapter II)
- MassAccess Housing Registry-Find Accessible and Affordable Housing Units
- Homelessness Referral Information, Western MA Network to End Homelessness
- Tenant Rights during COVID-19
- Housing Consumer Education Resources
- Test your child for lead- Information about lead testing for MA children
Tobacco Smoke Resources
- Smoking Cessation Resources, Smokefree.gov
- Smoking Cessation Resources, American Lung Association
- "The Smoker Next Door: Handling Unwanted Tobacco Smoke in Apartments and Condominiums", Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights
- "Going Smoke-Free: A Guide For Landlords", The Massachusetts Smoke-Free Housing Project
- "Going Smoke-Free: A Guide For Tenants", The Massachusetts Smoke-Free Housing Project
VOC Resources
- "Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning", American Institute of Architects, The U.S. Green Building Council, and Others
- Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality, National Center for Healthy Housing
- Biobased Products, American Lung Association Health House
- EWG's Healthy Living: Home Guide