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Issue	17-30	Date:	09/07/17
CIVIL RIGHTS PUB 13 PAMPHLET The release of this FYI cancels FYI 10-09, Civil Rights PUB 13 Pamphlet, issued February 1, 2010. This is to remind staff of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Division 21-107.221 requirement that the Civil Rights Publication (PUB) 13 pamphlet, “Your Rights Under California Welfare Programs” shall be distributed to DCFS clients at initial contact of all Emergency Response referrals. In addition, clients should continue to receive the DCFS 2457, Civil Rights Information Form. Regional Administrators may request hard copies of the the Civil Rights PUB 13 pamphlet for their offices by e-mailing Kori Neal of the Civil Rights Compliance Office at NealK@dcfs.lacounty.gov. The pamphlet is available in English, Spanish and various other languages. The Civil Rights PUB 13 pamphlets, including versions in large print, can also be obtained at the CDSS website http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Civil-Rights/Your-Rights-Under-California-Welfare-Programs. Related Procedural Guide: PG 0070-548.10, Disposition of the Allegations and Closure of the Emergency Response Referral, states: Provide parents with the DCFS 2457, Civil Rights Information Form and the CDSS Civil Rights Pub 13 pamphlet. Have the parents sign and date form DCFS 485, Primary Language Designation Form and ensure that their communication needs (PG 0070-501.10) are met. Please make note of the following contact information: Department of Children and Family Services Civil Rights Compliance Office Zareh Zargaryan, Section Manager (213) 351-5865 DCFS – Civil Rights Inquiry Line (213) 351-5662