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Oct 16, 2024
Hillcrest Family Services Accreditation Expiration
Oct 8, 2024
Intercountry Adoptions From Angola After July 1, 2024
Sep 27, 2024
St. Nick’s Kids, Inc. Temporary Suspension of Accreditation Lifted
Sep 13, 2024
Frank Adoption Center Cancellation of Accreditation
Sep 12, 2024
Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children Renewal of Accreditation
Sep 6, 2024
Status of Intercountry Adoptions in People’s Republic of China
Aug 13, 2024
St. Nick's Kids, Inc. Temporary Suspension of Accreditation
Aug 2, 2024
Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc. Accreditation Relinquishment
Jul 12, 2024
FAQ: Updates to the Accreditation and Approval Regulations in Intercountry Adoption
Jul 12, 2024
Revised Accreditation and Approval Regulations for Intercountry Adoptions
Jun 27, 2024
Carolina Adoption Services, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Jun 24, 2024
International Adoption Net Renewal of Accreditation
Jun 17, 2024
New Hope Christian Services Renewal of Accreditation
May 31, 2024
Angola Accedes to the 1993 Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption
Apr 19, 2024
Children of All Nations Cancellation of Accreditation
Apr 4, 2024
Global Adoption Services, Inc. - Temporary Suspension of Accreditation Lifted
Mar 29, 2024
Adoption Resource Center Renewal of Accreditation
Mar 28, 2024
Christian Adoption Services, Inc. Accreditation Relinquishment
Mar 26, 2024
Christian Family Services of the Midwest Accreditation Expiration
Mar 22, 2024
Global Adoption Services Temporary Suspension of Accreditation
Mar 14, 2024
Haiti: Status of Intercountry Adoption During Crisis
Feb 20, 2024
Chinese Children Adoption International (CCAI) - Renewal of Accreditation
Feb 14, 2024
Switzerland: Decision to Close Intercountry Adoptions from the United States
Feb 14, 2024
Children’s Issues FY24 First Quarter Engagement Update
Feb 12, 2024
Ukraine: Limited Resumption of Intercountry Adoption during Martial Law
Jan 29, 2024
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay, Renewal of Accreditation
Jan 11, 2024
Forever Families Through Adoption Accreditation Relinquishment
Dec 19, 2023
A Love Beyond Borders, Inc. Approval Expiration
Nov 21, 2023
The Sacred Portion Children's Outreach, Renewal of Accreditation
Nov 17, 2023
Adoption & Beyond, Inc., Renewal of Accreditation
Oct 27, 2023
Amazing Grace Adoptions Cancellation of Accreditation
Oct 26, 2023
Forever Families Adoption Services, Inc., Renewal of Accreditation
Oct 4, 2023
Dillon International, Inc. Accreditation Relinquishment
Aug 11, 2023
Families United Network, Renewal of Accreditation
Aug 11, 2023
Families Through Adoption, Inc., Renewal of Accreditation
Jul 28, 2023
Ordered Departure for Personnel of U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince
Jul 27, 2023
Haiti: Current Processing Timeframes for Hague Adoptions
Jul 18, 2023
Bal Jagat - Children's World, Inc. Accreditation Relinquishment
Jul 7, 2023
Adoption Assistance, Inc. Accreditation Relinquishment
Jun 30, 2023
Ongoing Concerns Related to Intercountry Adoptions from Nigeria
May 30, 2023
Children of the World, Inc., Renewal of Accreditation
May 23, 2023
May 31 Online Event: HCCH 30th anniversary of the Adoption Convention
Apr 19, 2023
Family Connections, Inc., Renewal of Accreditation
Apr 5, 2023
Catholic Charities North Dakota Accreditation Expiration
Apr 3, 2023
Child Adoption Associates, Inc., Renewal of Accreditation
Mar 10, 2023
Nightlight Christian Adoptions, Renewal of Accreditation
Mar 10, 2023
New Beginnings International Children and Family Services, Renewal of Accreditation
Mar 1, 2023
Intercountry Adoptions from Botswana after March 1, 2023
Feb 8, 2023
Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. Accreditation Relinquishment
Feb 3, 2023
Wyoming Children’s Society, Renewal of Accreditation
Feb 2, 2023
Agape Adoptions DBA Americans Adopting Orphans, Renewal of Accreditation
Jan 19, 2023
Heart of Adoption Alliance, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Jan 5, 2023
Botswana accedes to the 1993 Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption
Dec 19, 2022
Hope Adoption, Inc. DBA Hope International Renewal of Accreditation
Dec 14, 2022
Promise Kids A Future, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Dec 1, 2022
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester Accreditation Expiration
Dec 1, 2022
Center for Excellence in Adoption Services (CEAS) Assumes Accrediting Entity Role
Dec 1, 2022
Living Hope Adoption Agency Renewal of Accreditation
Nov 10, 2022
Approved Fee Schedules for Accrediting Entities, IAAME and CEAS - Amended
Nov 2, 2022
International Child Foundation, Inc. Accreditation Expiration
Oct 26, 2022
Approved Fee Schedules for Accrediting Entities, IAAME and CEAS
Oct 13, 2022
Promise Kids A Future, Inc. Temporary Suspension of Accreditation Lifted
Oct 5, 2022
New Beginnings Family and Children’s Services, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Sep 20, 2022
Counseling & Family Services DBA FamilyCore Accreditation Relinquishment
Sep 19, 2022
Joyful World Ministries, Inc. DBA All Ages Adoption Plus Accreditation Expiration
Aug 24, 2022
Baptist Children's Home of North Carolina, Inc. New Accreditation
Aug 22, 2022
Illinois Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services Accreditation Expiration
Aug 15, 2022
SERBIA – Foreign Authorization – Requirements and Procedure
Aug 2, 2022
Great Wall China Adoption DBA Chilren of All Nations Renewal of Accreditation
Jul 22, 2022
Promise Kids A Future, Inc. Temporary Suspension of Accreditation
Jul 22, 2022
Haiti: U.S. Adoption Service Providers Authorized to work in Haiti
Jul 20, 2022
Intercountry Adoption Closed Between Latvia and the United States
Jul 8, 2022
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Jun 16, 2022
Shepherd Care Ministries, Inc. DBA Adoption by Shepherd Care New Accreditation
Jun 9, 2022
Updated - Information for U.S. Citizens in the Process of Adopting Children from Ukraine
Jun 8, 2022
Ukraine Ministry of Social Policy Announces Eased Regulations for Domestic Adoptions
May 26, 2022
The Gladney Center for Adoption Renewal of Accreditation
May 26, 2022
The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers Renewal of Accreditation
May 4, 2022
Family & Children’s Agency, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
May 2, 2022
TFI Family Services, Inc. Accreditation Relinquishment
May 2, 2022
Bethany Christian Services – Accreditation Relinquishment
Apr 27, 2022
Hands Across the Water, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Apr 15, 2022
Global Adoption Services, Inc.’s Renewal of Accreditation
Apr 13, 2022
STATUS OF INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION AND HOSTING PROGRAMS DURING THE UKRAINE CRISIS
Apr 4, 2022
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Accreditation Expiration
Apr 4, 2022
Adoption Related Services, Inc. Accreditation Expiration
Mar 25, 2022
Updated-Information for U.S. Citizens in the Process of Adopting Children from Ukraine
Mar 23, 2022
Ukraine - Statement by Department of State's Special Advisor for Children's Issues
Mar 21, 2022
Ukraine - Ministry of Social Policy Statement on Intercountry Adoption
Mar 9, 2022
Illini Christian Ministries, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Mar 8, 2022
March 15 Listening Session with USCIS on Citizenship and Naturalization
Mar 1, 2022
March 8 Listening Session with USCIS on Immigration Protections
Feb 28, 2022
Information for U.S. Citizens in the Process of Adopting Children from Ukraine
Feb 25, 2022
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Renewal of Accreditation
Feb 18, 2022
Global Adoption Services, Inc.’s Temporary Suspension of Accreditation Lifted
Feb 15, 2022
Armenia - Central Authority Announces New Fee for Adoptions by Foreigners
Feb 11, 2022
Global Adoption Services, Inc. Temporary Suspension of Accreditation
Feb 8, 2022
Former EAC Executive Director Pleads Guilty to Criminal Intercountry Adoption Scheme
Feb 4, 2022
Heartsent Adoptions, Inc.- Renewal of Accreditation
Feb 3, 2022
Building Arizona Families Renewal of Accreditation
Jan 31, 2022
Bellefaire Jewish Children's Bureau Renewal of Accreditation
Jan 31, 2022
All Blessings International, Inc. Accreditation Expiration
Jan 31, 2022
Wasatch International Adoptions, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Jan 19, 2022
Adoptions Together, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Dec 15, 2021
Burkina Faso – Foreign Authorization – Requirements and Procedure
Dec 2, 2021
China Adoption with Love, Inc. Accreditation Expiration
Dec 1, 2021
Gateway Woods Family Services, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Nov 24, 2021
Dominican Republic– Foreign Authorization Update
Nov 19, 2021
EAC Employee Pleads Guilty to Criminal Intercountry Adoption Activity
Nov 15, 2021
Hopscotch Adoptions, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Nov 10, 2021
Chile – Foreign Authorization – Requirements and Procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Holston United Methodist Home for Children, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Nov 1, 2021
BELIZE – Foreign Authorization – Requirements and Procedure
Oct 29, 2021
BELGIUM – Foreign Authorization: Requirements and Procedure
Oct 29, 2021
Premier Adoption Agency, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Oct 29, 2021
IRELAND – Foreign Authorization – Requirements and Procedure
Oct 29, 2021
ALBANIA– Foreign Authorization – Requirements and Procedure
Oct 21, 2021
Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri Accreditation Expiration
Oct 18, 2021
Children’s Aid Society in Clearfield County Accreditation Expiration
Oct 12, 2021
Romania – Foreign Authorization – Requirements and Procedure
Oct 12, 2021
Children’s House International Renewal of Accreditation
Sep 30, 2021
Wide Horizons for Children, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Sep 7, 2021
Adopolis, Inc.’s Temporary Suspension of Accreditation Lifted
Sep 3, 2021
A.A.C. Adoption & Family Network, Inc. Accreditation Expiration
Aug 23, 2021
Professional Opportunity in the Office of Children’s Issues
Aug 20, 2021
KidsFirst International Adoption, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Jul 29, 2021
Adopolis, Inc. Temporary Suspension of Accreditation
Jul 22, 2021
America World Adoption Association Renewal of Accreditation
Jul 16, 2021
South African DHA Revises Guidance on Issuance of Personal Identification Documents
Jul 9, 2021
Cradle of Hope Adoption Center Renewal of Accreditation
Jul 7, 2021
Advocates for Children and Families, Inc.’s Accreditation Expiration
Jun 10, 2021
Niger accedes to the 1993 Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption
May 28, 2021
New Horizons Adoption Agency, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
May 6, 2021
Forever Families Through Adoption, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Apr 23, 2021
Professional Opportunity in the Office of Children’s Issues
Apr 22, 2021
The Barker Adoption Foundation Renewal of Accreditation
Apr 14, 2021
Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring Renewal of Accreditation
Apr 2, 2021
Family Focus Adoption Services Accreditation Expiration
Mar 22, 2021
Dillon International, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Mar 17, 2021
James Fletcher Thompson, LLC Approval Relinquishment
Mar 17, 2021
Evolve Adoption & Family Services Accreditation Relinquishment
Mar 17, 2021
Children and Families of Iowa Accreditation Expiration
Mar 10, 2021
The Alliance for Children, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Mar 5, 2021
Children’s Home Society of Minnesota Renewal of Accreditation
Mar 4, 2021
Holt International Children’s Services, Inc. Renewal of Accreditation
Mar 1, 2021
PORTUGAL – Foreign Authorization – Requirements and Procedure
Feb 25, 2021
GHANA - Authorization Requirements for ASPs - 2018 Governing Regulations
Feb 16, 2021
Government of Cambodia Announcement on Intercountry Adoptions
Feb 10, 2021
Sierra Leone: Important Updates Regarding ALL Immigrant Visas For Sierra Leone
Feb 9, 2021
The Netherlands: Suspension of Intercountry Adoption
Feb 8, 2021
Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children Renewal of Accreditation
Feb 2, 2021
Adoption Notice: Adoptions from St. Kitts and Nevis after February 1, 2021
Jan 11, 2021
Latvia: Approved Changes to Post-adoption Reporting Requirements
Jan 7, 2021
Family Connections Christian Adoptions Renewal of Accreditation
Jan 6, 2021
FAQ: Foreign Providers for Incoming Adoption Cases- Supervision versus Verification
Dec 10, 2020
Madison Adoption Associates Renewal of Accreditation
Dec 8, 2020
St. Kitts and Nevis accedes to the 1993 Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption
Dec 7, 2020
South Africa Lifts Moratorium on Intercountry Adoptions
Nov 25, 2020
World Links Association’s Renewal of Accreditation
Nov 25, 2020
Saint Mary International Adoption’s Renewal of Accreditation
Nov 23, 2020
Updated Information Regarding the Future of Intercountry Adoption from Poland
Nov 20, 2020
Fiji passes law to implement the 1993 Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption
Nov 20, 2020
Proposed Regulatory Change to Adoption Regulations – Public Comments Welcome
Nov 19, 2020
Withdrawal of certain Department-filed Complaints related to Home Studies
Oct 30, 2020
Update: Upcoming Search for Accrediting Entities
Oct 30, 2020
Request for Statements of Interest for Accrediting Entities
Oct 30, 2020
Catholic Charities of Baltimore Accreditation Relinquishment
Oct 30, 2020
Hillcrest Family Services Renewal of Accreditation
Oct 27, 2020
Little Miracles International, Inc. Accreditation Relinquishment
Oct 27, 2020
Implementation of Revised Substantial Compliance System Delayed to April 1, 2021
Oct 21, 2020
Frank Adoption Center Cancellation of Accreditation
Oct 19, 2020
South Africa: Continued Delays and Uncertainties
Oct 16, 2020
Adoption Service Providers: FY 2020 Initial Accreditations and Renewals
Oct 5, 2020
Catholic Charities of Fairfield, Inc. Accreditation Relinquishment
Oct 5, 2020
Creative Adoptions, Inc. Accreditation Relinquishment
Sep 2, 2020
UGANDA: All Adoption Cases Centralized at the Family Division of the High Court
Aug 18, 2020
Department of Justice Announces Criminal Charges in Intercountry Adoption Cases
Aug 17, 2020
Uganda – Department of Treasury Sanctions for Criminal Intercountry Adoption Activity
Aug 12, 2020
Supplemental Notice on Authorized U.S. Adoption Service Providers in Vietnam
Jul 29, 2020
Vietnam: Transition to Open Processing of Intercountry Adoptions
Jul 24, 2020
Cancellation of the Accreditation of Shepherd Care Ministries, Inc.
Jun 19, 2020
International Adoption Net Temporary Suspension Lifted
Jun 2, 2020
South Africa Announces Temporary Moratorium on Intercountry Adoptions
May 29, 2020
Updated Substantial Compliance System (SCS) Implementation
May 4, 2020
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Intercountry Adoptions and Exit Permits Suspended
Apr 13, 2020
Angeldance International Accreditation Expiration
Apr 10, 2020
Homestudies and Adoption Placement Services Accreditation Relinquishment
Apr 6, 2020
Cancellation of the Accreditation of Catholic Charities of Tennessee
Mar 31, 2020
Adoptions from the Republic of the Congo after April 1, 2020
Mar 30, 2020
Merger and Loss of Accreditation of Golden Cradle Adoption Services, Inc.
Mar 20, 2020
COVID-19 Impact on Travel and Consular Operations
Mar 2, 2020
Cancellation of the Accreditation of Joshua Tree Adoptions
Feb 18, 2020
Temporary Suspension of Small World, Inc.’s Accreditation Has Been Lifted
Feb 14, 2020
Faith International Accreditation Relinquishment
Feb 13, 2020
Cancellation of the Accreditation of The Center for Family Development
Feb 11, 2020
Jewish Family and Career Services Accreditation Relinquishment
Jan 31, 2020
International Adoption Services, Inc. Accreditation Expiration
Jan 31, 2020
Haiti: A Message from the Office of Children’s Issues and Embassy Port-au-Prince
Jan 21, 2020
Suspension of International Adoption Services, Inc.
Jan 17, 2020
UGANDA: Updated Information on Residency and Fostering Requirements
Jan 9, 2020
Republic of the Congo Accedes to the 1993 Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption
Dec 20, 2019
Adoption Notice: Clarifications Related to Soft Referrals
Dec 6, 2019
Cancellation of the Accreditation of Open Seas Adoption Services, Inc.
Nov 7, 2019
Cancellation of the Accreditation of Across the World Adoption
Nov 1, 2019
Kazakhstan: Suspension of Intercountry Adoptions Reconfirmed
Oct 31, 2019
Shepherd Care Ministries DBA Adoption by Shepherd Care Temporary Suspension Lifted
Oct 31, 2019
Christian Family Services Accreditation Relinquishment
Oct 22, 2019
A Love Beyond Borders Temporary Suspension Lifted
Oct 11, 2019
Adoption Matters, Inc. Accreditation Relinquishment
Oct 8, 2019
The Catholic Charities of Arlington - Accreditation Expiration
Oct 1, 2019
The Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota Accreditation Relinquishment
Oct 1, 2019
The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg, PA Accreditation Relinquishment
Oct 1, 2019
Suspension of Shepherd Care Ministries DBA Adoption by Shepherd Care
Sep 6, 2019
Ukraine: Measles Vaccinations for Immigrant Visa Applicants
Sep 4, 2019
Sierra Leone Adoption Notice: the Six Month Residency Requirement for Adoptive Parents
Aug 23, 2019
Cancellation of the Accreditation of Adoptions International, Inc. (of Texas)
Aug 20, 2019
South Africa: Update on Issuance of Birth Certificates and Passports for Adoptees
Jul 31, 2019
The Family Network, Inc. Accreditation Relinquishment
Jul 31, 2019
Adoptions Unlimited, Inc. Accreditation Expiration
Jul 17, 2019
Sierra Leone Adoption Notice: Suspension Not Extended Past June 3, 2019
Jul 12, 2019
Kazakhstan: Suspension of Intercountry Adoptions Continues
Jun 28, 2019
Update on Processing Times for South African Birth Certificates and Passports
Jun 21, 2019
Suspension of Adoptions International, Inc. (of Texas)
Jun 6, 2019
Haiti: Judicial Strike Delays Processing of Intercountry Adoptions
May 29, 2019
Sierra Leone Adoption Notice: Suspension until June 3, 2019
May 21, 2019
Haiti: Embassy Port-au-Prince Resumes E-Mail Processing
May 13, 2019
USCIS – Issuance of Suitability Notices for Form I-600 Concurrent Filings
May 8, 2019
Indian Adoption Procedures under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA)
May 6, 2019
Cancellation of the Accreditation of New Star Kafala
Apr 24, 2019
Honduras Ratifies the 1993 Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption
Apr 22, 2019
Guyana accedes to the 1993 Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption
Mar 25, 2019
Kyrgyzstan’s Reauthorization of Adoption Service Providers
Mar 12, 2019
Sierra Leone Adoption Notice: Implementation of the Required Six Month Fostering Period
Mar 1, 2019
FAQ: Adoptions by Prospective Adoptive Parents who Reside Outside of the United States
Feb 21, 2019
Poland: Meeting with Polish Central Authority and Future of Intercountry Adoption
Feb 15, 2019
Haiti - Suspension of Adoptions Visa Processing
Feb 14, 2019
Ethiopia - Post Adoption Reports Are Still Required
Feb 14, 2019
Children’s Hope International Accreditation Relinquishment
Jan 9, 2019
Reminder: Senegal’s Suspension on Intercountry Adoption Continues
Dec 21, 2018
Kyrgyzstan Notice: Suspension of All Adoption Service Providers
Nov 27, 2018
Options for Families and Youth Accreditation Expiration
Nov 9, 2018
Latvia: Latvian Government’s New Regulations Regarding Intercountry Adoption
Oct 5, 2018
Update for Accredited Adoption Service Providers on Intercountry Adoption in India
Oct 5, 2018
Reminder – Ethiopia’s legislation Banning Intercountry Adoptions
Oct 4, 2018
Cancellation of the Accreditation of Adoption Avenues
Sep 28, 2018
Adoption Notice: Suspension of Adoption Avenues
Aug 2, 2018
Benin accedes to the 1993 Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption
Jul 13, 2018
Tree of Life Adoption Center Accreditation Expiration
Jul 6, 2018
Ukraine Update - Changes to Ukrainian Civil Code affect timeframes for adoptions
May 15, 2018
Updated Japan Adoption Notice - Special Adoptions
May 7, 2018
Michael S. Goldstein Esq. Accreditation Relinquishment
May 1, 2018
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois Accreditation Relinquishment
Apr 23, 2018
1:17 Center for Global Adoption Accreditation Expiration
Apr 2, 2018
Transfer of Monitoring and Oversight Responsibilities to IAAME
Mar 30, 2018
Adoption Notice: Chinese Children Adoption International – Temporary Suspension Lifted
Mar 22, 2018
Message from the Assistant Secretary – Intercountry Adoption
Mar 22, 2018
Adoption Notice: Accuracy on Intercountry Adoption Matters
Mar 15, 2018
Adoption Notice: Temporary Suspension of Chinese Children Adoption International
Mar 14, 2018
Cancellation of the Accreditation of Voice for International Development and Adoption
Mar 14, 2018
Adoption Notice: Temporary Suspension of Adopt Abroad Incorporated
Mar 12, 2018
Cancellation of the Accreditation of Life Adoption Services, Inc.
Feb 27, 2018
Adoption Notice: The Cradle of Hope Adoption Center – Temporary Suspension Lifted
Feb 27, 2018
China Adoption Notice: China: Office of Children’s Issues Delegation Meeting with CCCWA
Feb 13, 2018
Adoption Notice: Temporary Suspension of The Cradle of Hope Adoption Center
Feb 12, 2018
Adoption Notice: Bay Area Adoption Services – Temporary Suspension Lifted
Feb 12, 2018
Croatia Adoption Notice: U.S. Adoption Service Providers Authorized to work in Croatia
Feb 8, 2018
Letter to Prospective Adoptive Parents about the IAAME Fee Schedule
Jan 30, 2018
Changes to Ukrainian Civil Code affect timeframes for adoptions
Jan 29, 2018
Adoption Notice: Temporary Suspension of Bay Area Adoption Services
Jan 12, 2018
India Adoption Notice: Updated Requirements for Indian Intercountry Adoption Procedures
Jan 11, 2018
Ethiopia Adoption Notice: Ethiopia Passes Legislation Banning Intercountry Adoption
Jan 5, 2018
Upcoming Changes in Accrediting Entity Activities
Dec 15, 2017
European Adoption Consultants (EAC) Temporary Debarment Upheld
Dec 12, 2017
Ethiopia Adoption Notice: Additional Information Concerning New Referrals
Dec 8, 2017
Latvia Adoption Notice: Proposed Changes to Hosting Programs and Intercountry Adoption
Dec 7, 2017
Message from the Assistant Secretary regarding the Accrediting Entity Transition
Nov 21, 2017
Adoption Notice: Kyrgyzstan Re-Authorizes U.S. Adoption Service Providers (ASPs)
Nov 17, 2017
Adoption Notice: All About Adoption Services, Inc.’s Accreditation Relinquishment
Nov 14, 2017
Council on Accreditation to Withdraw as Accrediting Entity
Nov 13, 2017
Ethiopia Adoption Notice: Dedicated Email for Ethiopia Inquiries
Nov 13, 2017
Rwanda Adoption Notice: Removal of Temporary Suspension of Intercountry
Nov 8, 2017
Ethiopia Adoption Notice: Latest Information Regarding Adoptions
Oct 20, 2017
Adoption Notice: Joshua Tree Adoptions – Temporary Suspension Lifted
Oct 14, 2017
Council on Accreditation Statement of October 6, 2017
Oct 5, 2017
Adoption Notice: FAQ on Foreign Supervised Providers for ASP Community
Oct 2, 2017
Ukraine Adoption Notice: Missing post-adoption reports for Ukraine
Sep 29, 2017
Ethiopia Adoption Notice: Delays in Processing Adoptions
Sep 22, 2017
Adoption Notice: A New Arrival Inc. – Accreditation Cancellation
Sep 19, 2017
Adoption Notice: IAG Employees Sentenced for Adoption Fraud Schemes
Sep 19, 2017
Adoption Notice: West Sands Adoption and Counseling Agency Accreditation Canceled
Sep 14, 2017
China Adoption Notice: CCCWA Background Information for Adoptees from China
Sep 12, 2017
Haiti Adoption Notice: Update to Strike Delays Processing of Intercountry Adoptions
Sep 12, 2017
Adoption Notice: Notice of Temporary Suspension of Joshua Tree Adoptions
Aug 29, 2017
Adoption Notice: Notice of ASP Closure – Embraced by Grace
Aug 25, 2017
FAQ: Newly Designated Accrediting Entity, IAAME
Aug 4, 2017
Haiti Adoption Notice: Court Clerk Strike Delays Processing of Intercountry Adoptions
Jul 31, 2017
Adoption Notice: Adoption Service Provider Accreditation/Approval Relinquishment
Jul 6, 2017
Adoption Notice: Pursuing a UK Passport for an Adopted Child
Jun 16, 2017
Update on Suspension of Adoptions from Ethiopia
Jun 16, 2017
Kazakhstan’s Streamlined Reporting Requirements
May 9, 2017
Adoption Notice: Post-Adoption Report Day ~ May 15
May 3, 2017
Adoption Notice: Update on Communication with European Adoption Consultants, Inc.
Apr 6, 2017
Notice: Update on Transfer of Cases after EAC Debarment
Apr 4, 2017
Sierra Leone Adoption Notice: Adoption Service Providers in Sierra Leone
Mar 31, 2017
Adoption Notice: Request for Statements of Interest for Accrediting Entities
Mar 3, 2017
Adoption Notice: Adoptions from Ghana after March 3, 2017
Feb 27, 2017
Adoption Notice: Upcoming Search for Accrediting Entities
Feb 2, 2017
Adoption Alert: Uganda’s Residency and Fostering Requirement
Feb 1, 2017
Adoption Notice Regarding Impact of January 27 Executive Order
Jan 12, 2017
Guatemala Adoption Notice: Guatemala Requests Missing Post-Adoption Reports
Jan 3, 2017
Adoption Notice: Adoptions from Ghana after January 1, 2017
Dec 16, 2016
Notice: European Adoption Consultants, Inc. Temporarily Debarred
Oct 13, 2016
Notice: Update on Intercountry Adoptions from Nigeria and Important Cautionary Notes
Sep 29, 2016
Alert: Ghana accedes to the 1993 Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption
Sep 8, 2016
Proposed Regulatory Change to Adoption Regulations – Public Comments Welcomed
Jun 15, 2016
Suspension of Michael S. Goldstein, Esq. Accreditation Lifted
Jun 1, 2016
Ugandan President Signs into Law Amendments to Children Act
May 23, 2016
Temporary Suspension of Michael S. Goldstein, Esq.’s Approval
May 22, 2016
Notice: Update on Intercountry Adoptions from Ghana and Important Cautionary Notes
Mar 28, 2016
Adoption Notice: Guidance on Supervising Foreign Providers
Mar 21, 2016
Suspension of Villa Hope Hague Accreditation Lifted
Feb 17, 2016
Cambodia Adoption Notice: Update on Status of Intercountry Adoptions from Cambodia
Dec 22, 2015
Suspension of Saint Mary International Adoption lifted
Nov 24, 2015
Temporary Suspension of Saint Mary International Adoption (SMIA)
Nov 8, 2015
Haiti Adoption Notice: U.S. Adoption Service Providers Authorized to work in Haiti
Nov 2, 2015
New Hope Christian Services, Inc. dba New Hope for Children Suspension Lifted
Oct 1, 2015
Adoptions from Zambia to Begin Under the Hague Adoption Convention on October 1, 2015
Apr 30, 2015
Nepal Adoption Notice: Children Affected by the Earthquake in Nepal
Apr 29, 2015
Notice: Update on details of Moratorium on Intercountry Adoptions in Kenya
Mar 18, 2015
New Hope Christian Services, Inc. dba New Hope For Children Accreditation Suspended
Jan 30, 2015
Council on Accreditation Lifts Suspension of Faith International Adoptions
Jan 27, 2015
Nepal Adoption Notice: Teleconference Invitation
Jan 15, 2015
Alert: International Assistance Group Accreditation Canceled
Jan 6, 2015
Alert: Faith International Adoption Accreditation Suspended
Dec 24, 2014
A Love Beyond Borders, LLC receives Hague Approval
Dec 12, 2014
Alert: Government of Kenya confirms temporary moratorium on intercountry adoptions
Dec 5, 2014
Council on Accreditation Lifts Suspension of Illien Adoptions International, Inc.
Nov 27, 2014
Notice: Kenyan press reports of ban on adoption by foreigners
Nov 7, 2014
Alert: Illien Adoption Services Accreditation Suspended
Jul 3, 2014
International Family Services, Inc.'s Accreditation Suspended
Jun 25, 2014
One World Adoption Services Hague Accreditation Suspended
Jun 8, 2014
Alert: Reports of Child-Buying Operations in Nigeria
Mar 31, 2014
Council on Accreditation Lifts Suspension of Adoption Advocates, Inc.
Mar 28, 2014
International Families, Inc. Hague Accreditation canceled
Feb 17, 2014
Cambodia Adoption Notice: Update on Status of Intercountry Adoptions from Cambodia
Feb 11, 2014
Indictments of Employees of International Adoption Guides, Inc.
Oct 14, 2013
Alert: Guidance on Processing of Emergency Adoption Cases during Ghana’s Suspension
Sep 8, 2011
Adverse Action taken by Council on Accreditation towards Huminska's Anioly, Inc.
Apr 21, 2011
Nepal Adoption Notice: Update on Adoptions in Nepal
Feb 2, 2011
Nepal Adoption Notice: Changes that Require an Amended Home Study Report
Nov 25, 2010
Nepal Adoption Notice: Suspension of Adoptions of Abandoned Children in Nepal FAQs
May 25, 2010
Nepal Adoption Notice: Update Caution About Pursuing Adoption in Nepal
Apr 29, 2010
Local Adoption Requirements for U.S. Citizens Abroad
Apr 6, 2010
Notice: Change in Processing Timeline for Adoption Cases in Ghana
Feb 21, 2010
Nepal Adoption Notice: Caution About Pursuing Adoption in Nepal
Sep 14, 2022
Bay Area Adoption Services Accreditation Relinquishment
Jun 6, 2018
U.S. Adoption Service Provider Authorization Requirements
Feb 16, 2023
Open Door Adoption Agency, Inc., Renewal of Accreditation
Aug 17, 2020
Uganda: Department of Treasury Sanctions for Criminal Intercountry Adoption Activity
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