Missouri DSS Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to services. Accordingly, DSS shall take affirmative action to ensure that employees, applicants for employment, clients, potential clients, and contractors are treated equitably regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or veteran status.

All DSS contracts and vendor agreements shall contain non-discrimination clauses as mandated by the Governor’s Executive Order 94-3, Article XIII. Such clauses shall also contain assurances of compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended/ the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended and other pertinent civil rights laws and regulations.

Applicants for, or recipients of services from DSS who believe they have been denied a service or benefit because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or religion may file a complaint by calling the DSS Office for Civil Rights at 1-800-776-8014. Complaints may also be filed by contacting the local office or by writing to:

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Additionally, any person who believes they have been discriminated against in any United States Department of Agriculture related activity (e.g. food stamps, commodity food, etc.) may write to the United States Department of Agriculture at: