Language Access in the Nutrition Assistance Programs of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico - Final Report - October 2024

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Language Access in the Nutrition Assistance Programs of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico presents a final report on how language access is provided within NAP agencies. The work is submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, and developed by Mathematica. It documents research activities, objectives, and methodology, including interviews and translation of materials, and frames findings with acknowledgements, citation guidance, and a nondiscrimination statement.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages70

Reading Time2 h 56 min

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Abstract

Study Background

Overview of Language Access in NAP Agencies

Research Objectives

Methodology

Interviews With NAP Agency Staff

Language Access in the Nutrition Assistance Programs of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico Final Report October 2024 Nondiscrimination Statement 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, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs) . Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or 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 discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint 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, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [program.intake@usda.gov](program.intake@usda.gov). USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Language Access in the Nutrition Assistance Programs of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico Final Report October 2024 Francesca Venezia, Valentina Loaiza, and Maria Boyle Submitted to: United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Office of Policy Support 1320 Braddock Place Alexandria, VA 22314 Project Officer: Eric Williams Contract Number: 47QRAA18D00BQ/12319821F0093 Submitted by: Mathematica 1100 First Street, NE, 12th Floor Washington, DC 20002-4221 Phone: (202) 484-9220 Fax: (202) 863-1763 Project Director: Maria Boyle Suggested citation Venezia, F., Loaiza, V., and Boyle, M. (2024) . Language Access in the Nutrition Assistance Programs of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Prepared by Mathematica, Contract No. 47QRAA18D00BQ, Order No. 12319821F0093, Princeton, NJ: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Policy Support, Project Officer: Eric Sean Williams. Available online [at:](at: www.fns.usda.gov/research-and-analysis)[ ](at: www.fns.usda.gov/research-and-analysis)[www.fns.usda.gov/research-and-analysis](at: www.fns.usda.gov/research-and-analysis) Disclaimer This research was supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. The findings and conclusions in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed as to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy. Acknowledgements This study was conducted by Mathematica under contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) . Many people assisted the authors in their efforts to design, collect, analyze, and report on the findings from this study. We thank all of these individuals who provided important contributions to the study and to

FAQs

What is the purpose of the report?

The report examines language access in nutrition assistance programs across American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.

Who prepared the final report and who commissioned it?

Mathematica prepared the study, and it was submitted to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service Office of Policy Support.

What research activities does the report describe?

It outlines study background, research objectives, methodology, and interviews with NAP agency staff, including materials translated into Spanish.

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