The Department recognizes and appreciates the vital role accredited and approved adoption service providers play in the intercountry adoption process. On April 10, 2026, the Center for Excellence in Adoption Services (CEAS) renewed the accreditation of Hands Across the Water, Inc. to provide adoption services for intercountry adoptions. Hands Across the Water, Inc’s accreditation is valid through May 10, 2030.

For additional information about accredited adoption service providers, please visit the ASP Directory.

Accreditation, approval, monitoring, and oversight of U.S. adoption service providers are handled by the designated accrediting entity, the Center for Excellence in Adoption Services (CEAS). CEAS can be reached at ceadoption.org/contact.