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Suspension of Small World, Inc.
Please note: Effective September 30, 2025 Center for Excellence in Adoption Services (CEAS) fully assumed accrediting entity responsibilities for all accredited agencies in the United States. IAAME links may no longer work. For more information, visit this notice.
On January 24, 2020, the Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAAME) suspended the intercountry adoption accreditation of Small World, Inc. for failing to maintain substantial compliance with accreditation standards.
During this suspension, Small World, Inc. must cease to provide all adoption services in connection with intercountry adoption cases. Small World, Inc. is not required to transfer their cases to another accredited or approved adoption service provider. IAAME reserves the right to require case transfers at any time during the suspension.
For more information, see IAAME’s website. If you have any questions about this announcement, you may direct them to IAAME at [email protected].