Civil Rights for CACFP Presented by the Child Care Resource Center Welcome to the webcast on Civil Rights Requirements for the Child and Adult Care Food Program or CACFP. This webcast is presented by the Child Care Resource Center and it is intended for all staff at centers participating on the CACFP. Because the CACFP is funded through government programs, we must ensure that no child or family’s rights are being ignored or denied. This is why you must complete this training. As you start this training webinar, be sure you have the CACFP Handbook for Centers provided to your center by the Child Care Resource Center. For Civil Rights Requirements, please turn to page 13 and 14 of your handbook. Presented by the Child Care Resource Center

CACFP Civil Rights Training Annual Civil Rights training to all staff by the CCRC Record of staff training will be on the Ohio Professional Registry All staff at centers participating on the CACFP must complete civil rights training every year. Records indicating who received this training, the topics covered, and the date it was completed is maintained on the Ohio Professional Registry by the CCRC.

What is “discrimination”? The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. So, what is discrimination and civil rights? Discrimination is the unjust, unfair, or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups solely based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.

Civil Rights Civil rights are legal guarantees that protect individuals from attack on personal liberties, right to fair trial, right to vote, and freedom from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin. Civil rights are the legal guarantees that protect us all from attack on our personal liberties and freedom from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.

As a center that is participating in the CACFP, it is very important that all children and families are treated equally. It is important that all children and families in your CACFP are treated equally.

CACFP Civil Rights Requirements Allow all children and families equal access to the food service, child care services and facilities without regard for race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability Make CACFP information available to the public upon request Provide informational materials in the appropriate language translation, if requested In CACFP, certain groups of people are specifically listed as protected from discrimination. This means that you cannot treat families or children enrolled in your food program differently from one another based on their race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. Your center must allow all children and families equal access to the food service, child care services and facilities without regard for race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The first step to make sure you do this is by giving the same information about the CACFP (income eligibility, meals and foods served, and policies) to the families of every child enrolled in the program. CACFP information must be made available to the public upon request. All printed materials, including any pictures or other graphics used about your food program that are given to families or displayed in public must convey a clear message of non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Informational materials must be provided in the appropriate translation concerning the availability and nutritional benefits of the CACFP. For example, offer CACFP information to disabled persons in a format appropriate to their disability or translated materials in the family’s home language. If you need CACFP information in different formats, please contact the CCRC at (440) 960-7187 ext 232.

“And Justice For All” Poster Prominently display the “And Justice For All” poster provided by the CCRC It must be posted in a place that is visible to the public You can ensure all your families are award of their equal access to the CACFP by displaying the written or visual information clearly in your center where it will be easily seen by families and CACFP visitors. It is required that your center prominently display the nondiscrimination poster “. . . And Justice For All”, provided by the CCRC. It must also be posted in a place that is visible to the public.

Parental Notification Flier You must inform families about the CACFP and its benefits. Include the “Building for the Future” flyer in each CACFP enrollment packet to your families. Also display the poster in your center where it will be easily seen by families and CACFP home visitors. Child Care Resource Center 5350 Oberlin Ave Lorain OH 44053 (440) 960-7187 or (800) 526-5268 ABC CCC Sally Smith, Director 123 Alphabet Street Small Town, OH 00000

Non-Discrimination Statement Statement Required for Your Program Handbooks You must include the USDA’s non-discrimination statement in your parent handbook as well as your staff handbook. The non-discrimination statement must be in your family and staff handbooks. You can find the statement in your CACFP program binder from the CCRC and on our website at www.ccrcinc.com.

Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice).  Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845- 6136 (Spanish).    USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The statement is provided by the USDA and it is the same for everyone participating in the CACFP. You can find the statement in your CACFP program binder provided to your program by the CCRC and on our website at www.ccrcinc.com.

Civil Rights Complaints All written or verbal complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability shall be processed within 90 days of receipt If there are concerns or a family feels they have not been treated fairly, they do have the right to file a complaint. We must investigate any complaints. If we cannot help resolve complaints, it will be forwarded to the Ohio Department of Education.

Child Care Resource Center Contact Information 5350 Oberlin Ave Lorain OH 44053 (440) 960-7187 or (800) 526-5268 (440) 960-7191 (Fax) centercacfp@ccrcinc.com CACFP Team: Martha Deavers Ext 232 This concludes the presentation on CACFP Civil Rights Requirements. If you have any follow up questions or need further directions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice).  Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).    USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Thank you for watching this webcast discussing the CACFP civil rights requirements. Be sure to complete our other webcasts about the CACFP at www.ccrcinc.com.