In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, Presbyterian Urban Council (PUC)/AR-Children, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by the USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested on the form.
To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
fax: (202) 690-7442 or (833) 256-1665
email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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