Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: MANDI ADAMS, INTERIM DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: UPDATED DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (NDS) ADDED TO FORMS AND NOTICES
FORM REVISION #
| FA-110 | FA-334 | FA-544 |
| FA-150 | FA-335 | FA-546 |
| FA-325 | FA-510 | FA-601 |
| FA-331 | FA-520 |
DISCUSSION:
An updated DSS NDS has been added to the system-generated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) forms and notices listed below:
- FA-110 Expedited Service Notice
- FA-150 Claimant Action Notice
- FA-325 Request for Information
- FA-331 Request for Contact
- FA-334 Appointment Letter
- FA-335 Notification of Missed Interview
- FA-510 Adverse Action Notice
- FA-520 Notice of Expiration
- FA-544 Change Report
- FA-546 Mid-Certification Review Report
- FA-601 Informational Notice
The new DSS NDS now reads:
DSS NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT/ACCOMMODATION REQUEST
The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to services. DSS applicants for, or recipients of, services from DSS are treated equitably regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or veteran status. Appropriate interpretive services will be provided as required for the visually or hearing impaired and for persons with language barriers. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the Department of Social Services should notify DSS as soon as possible. To request an accommodation: visit your local DSS office, contact DSS by phone, TDD/TTY: (800) 735-2966; Relay Missouri 711; or contact the DSS ADA Coordinator by phone at (800) 776-8014 or via email at HRC.OCR@dss.mo.gov. DSS will provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
MA/tl