USDA Non-Discrimination Statement for Child Nutrition Programs

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 Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992 or by writing a letter addresed 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: USDA Program Intake

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Please contact your program specialist; Celia Stearns, cstearns@wellpinit.org with any questions. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Civil Rights Coordinator/Title IX Officer, Terry Bartolino, terryb@wellpinit.org PO Box 390, Wellpinit WA 99040. 509-258-4535. Section 504 Coordinator Deb Peone dpeone@wellpinit.org PO Box 390, Wellpinit WA 99040. 509-258-4535