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In accordance with the USDA-FNS Civil Rights Instruction 113-1, the CDPHE-CACFP is responsible for training institutions that hold an agreement with the CDPHE-CACFP. Likewise, institutions are required to provide annual Civil Rights training to affiliated and unaffiliated sites and their staff with CACFP responsibilities who interact with CACFP applicants and participants.
Annual Civil Rights training offered must include, but is not limited to:
- Annual collection and use of civil rights data (reported race and ethnicity);
- The institution’s method of informing participants of CACFP availability, nondiscrimination statement, rights and responsibilities and the procedures for filling a discrimination complaint;
- The prominent display of the And Justice for All poster;
- Procedures to submit a discrimination complaint;
- Compliance with Civil Rights requirements;
- Resolution of noncompliance with Civil Rights;
- Required reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities;
- The institution’s methods of providing language assistance when needed by applicants or participants to access the benefits of the program;
- Conflict resolution; and
- Customer service.
The CDPHE-CACFP developed training resources which institutions may use to conduct the annual required Civil Rights staff training. The Civil Rights materials and training resources are available at the CDPHE-CACFP website at https://www.colorado.gov/cdphe/cacfp-materials-and-forms.
Latest policies on Civil Rights
The CDPHE-CACFP released Procedure Memo #15-10 regarding the prohibition of separation by gender during the Child Nutrition Programs meal and snack service and Procedure Memo Centers #16-04, ADC #16-03 and FDCH #16-04 regarding the new nondiscrimination statement. To find more details on these policies, please visit the CACFP website at https://www.colorado.gov/cdphe/cacfp-manuals-and-policies.
Coming soon....
The USDA is printing new And Justice for All posters which contain the new nondiscrimination statement and procedures for filing a discrimination complaint. Once received from the USDA, the revised posters will be available for request from the CACFP office and on the CACFP website.
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Easy and Healthy Snack
Black Bean Salsa Dip
Adapted by Brittney Rodgers, MS, RD, CLC
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| Ingredients |
25 servings |
50 servings |
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Black Beans, canned, low sodium
and rinsed |
4 1/4 cups |
8 1/2 cups |
| Salsa, mild, low sodium |
2 cups |
4 cups |
| Lime Juice |
1/2 cup |
1 cup |
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Directions
Combine black beans, salsa and lime juice in a food processor or blender.
Process until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serving size: 1/4 Cup
Beans are more than just a meat alternative. They are high in fiber, keep kids fuller longer, add flavor to any recipe and are loaded with protein. Drain and rinse the canned beans to reduce the sodium content by almost 40%.
CACFP Crediting:
Each serving meets the meat/meat alternative requirement at snack for 3-5 year old children.
Miss Brittney's serving suggestion:
Dip carrots or celery sticks in the salsa. Yummy!
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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by 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 Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may 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: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
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Contact Info for CACFP
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Child and Adult Care Food Program
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246
P 303-692-2330 F 303-756-9926
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