In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. Mail: 


U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

2. Fax:


(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or


3. Email:


Program.Intake@usda.gov
 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

 

 

Building Healthy Families does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection of volunteers and vendors, participation in programs and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. In specific situations, such as programming for a target population (teen moms, father, etc.) Building Healthy Families will serve only the target population, but
strives to find alternative programs/services for those seeking supports.

Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and /or accommodations are available upon request.  Please contact Building Healthy Families.

Gender Specific Policies and Procedures:

Purpose: Building Healthy Families seeks to ensure that people accessing services receive gender-specific services that effectively meet their needs.
Policy:
1.  Gender specific perspectives and practices for program participants will be integrated, where
appropriate, into all parts of the program’s services.
2. Gender specific programming (such as Girls Circle, Girls on the Run, and Boys Council) will be
offered when appropriate
3. Staff will be aware of and knowledgeable about the importance of gender-specific services
for program participants
4. Gender specific perspectives and practices will be integrated into the following as
appropriate:

A. Program documents, contracts, and other agreements will include a clear statement of gender-specific services, expectations and/or performance measures.


B. Public Information — where Building Healthy Families interfaces with the public, such as in outreach and education initiatives, will include gender-specific information.


C. Staff and coalition training will include topics on gender-specific services.