Non-Discrimination Policy
Policy Statement
XIENTE actively promotes inclusive practices to meet the needs of the children, families, clients, and staff in all of our programs. All children and families are welcome at XIENTE regardless of ability, disability, special needs, background, culture, religion, sex, gender identity, or economic circumstances. Through inclusive practice, we aim to reflect our wider community and promote positive attitudes toward both the similarities and differences among us. To achieve this, we work actively with children, parents, and other organizations as appropriate.
Non-Discrimination Statement
XIENTE complies with applicable federal, Pennsylvania, and City of Philadelphia civil rights laws. XIENTE does not discriminate against, exclude, or treat differently any child, family member, client, or visitor on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, ethnicity, and limited English proficiency), religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, use of a guide or support animal, or retaliation for filing a complaint or taking part in an investigation (together, “protected characteristics”).
This applies to admission and enrollment, meal service, use of facilities, program activities, discipline, and termination of services in every XIENTE program, including programs whose enrollment is handled by an outside agency.
To file a complaint:174 Diamond St. Philadelphia, PA 19122 – 215-426-8734 – info@xiente.org
USDA nondiscrimination statement: In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA.
The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation.
The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: program.intake@usda.gov