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revised Intercountry Adoption Accreditation regulations
take effect

On January 8, 2025, revisions to the regulations for Intercountry Adoption took effect.  These revisions amend regulations to provide clarification, updates, or other adaptation of familiar accreditation and approval standards for intercountry adoption.
The revised regulations include a new section with alternative procedures for primary providers that apply in intercountry adoption by relatives and emphasize that accredited agencies and approved persons comply with all applicable laws in foreign countries where they provide adoption services.


January 2025
Intercountry Adoption Accreditation Program Opens!

On December 1, 2022, CEAS fully assumed its accrediting entity role and
is now responsible for accrediting, approving, monitoring, and overseeing adoption service providers within its assigned jurisdiction. 

We look forward to all the great work we have envisioned for the future and are grateful for the opportunity to have a positive impact on children, families, individuals, and communities around the world.

December 2022
U.S. Department of State Designates Ceas as an accrediting entity

On June 2, 2022, the Department of State designated
Center for Excellence in Adoption Services as an accrediting entity under the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA)
in accordance with 22 CFR Part 96.
The designation is for a period of five years. 

Read the Department's Announcement

June 2022
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