Temporary Suspension of Joshua Tree Adoptions’ Accreditation Has Been Lifted

This Notice Supersedes the Notice Issued on September 12, 2017

The Council on Accreditation (COA) announced effective October 19, 2017, the temporary suspension placed on Joshua Tree Adoptions, which went into effect on September 11, 2017, has been lifted. Joshua Tree Adoptions completed the corrective action plan to COA’s satisfaction and COA has determined that Joshua Tree Adoptions is now in substantial compliance with applicable U.S. accreditation standards. As of October 19, 2017, Joshua Tree Adoptions may resume providing adoption services in connection with intercountry adoptions cases. 

More information can be found at COA’s website. Updated information will be provided on this site as it becomes available.