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 Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Family Tree, Inc. and all of its programs, including Housing and Family Services, Gemini, Karlis Family Center, House of Hope, Women In Crisis, Adams County Projects and Treasure Trunk, do not discriminate against, or exclude from participation, or deny benefits to, any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sex, age, physical or mental handicap, sexual orientation, marital status, or military status. This includes admission or access to, any and all services, treatment, and housing, and all phases of employment, in its programs or activities.

Family Tree shall encourage participation in all programs and activities by members of minority groups and women and ensure equal opportunity to all. Family Tree shall provide opportunities for employment to low-income persons for work in connection with Family Tree and its programs. Family Tree shall administer its programs and activities in a manner to advance fair housing.

If persons of any particular race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sex, age, mental or physical handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation who may qualify for assistance are unlikely to be reached, Family Tree will attempt to establish additional procedures to ensure that interested persons can obtain information concerning the assistance available to them.

Due to the nature of our programs, upon hire all staff must submit to a CBI finger-print investigation and a child abuse Central Registry check.

(Updated 08-09-02)