DFCS shall ensure that all service recipients or potential service recipients who choose to file a complaint alleging discrimination are not denied their right to file a complaint. 

The determination of whether a modification is reasonable depends on the specific facts of each case and is not based on generalizations and stereotypes. Reasonable Accommodations are defined as any changes or enhancements that can be implemented to enable an individual to perform duties as a caregiver despite having a disability. Requests for reasonable modifications/accommodations made by or on behalf of disabled applicants and participants in the foster care and adoption programs should be directed to the Regional ADA/Section 504 Coordinator. Contact your local County Department for information about the Regional ADA/Section 504 Coordinator. 

If a potential or current foster caregiver makes a request for Reasonable Accommodations such request must be assessed by an ADA/Section 504 Coordinator. DFCS has at least one state office ADA/Section 504 Coordinator and a coordinator for each region for the foster care and adoptions program. They are responsible for reviewing requests for reasonable accommodations. 

You have the right to file a complaint in the event you feel you are a victim of discrimination. 

All complaints based on national origin (e.g., limited English proficiency) and sensory impairments must be forwarded to: 

Program Director
DHS LEP/SI Program
2 Peachtree Street, N.W., Suite 29-103
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 657-5244 (voice)
(404) 651-6815 (fax)
(404)-463-7591 (TTY)

All other discrimination complaints must be forwarded to: 

Program Officer
DFCS Civil Rights Program
2 Peachtree Street, N.W., Suite 19-244
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 657-3735 (voice)
(404) 463-3978 (fax)
(404) 463-7591 (TTY)

Complainants can also file complaints with the following federal agencies: 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HHS Director, Office for Civil Rights
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Room 515-F
Washington, D.C. 20201
(202) 619-0403 (voice)
(800) 537-7697 (TTY)

U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
(888) 848-5306 - English and Spanish (ingles y español)
(202) 307-2222 (voice)
(202) 307-2678 (TDD) 

(FOR ADA COMPLAINTS)

US Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section — 1425 NYAV
Washington, D.C. 20530
(202) 307-1197 (fax)
800-514-0301 (voice - ADA Information Line)
800-514-0383 (TTY)
ADA.complaint@usdoj.gov

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