The Department recognizes and appreciates the vital role accredited and approved adoption service providers play in the intercountry adoption process. On March 30, 2023, the Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAAME) renewed the accreditation of Child Adoption Associates, Inc. to provide adoption services for intercountry adoptions. Child Adoption Associates, Inc.’s accreditation is valid through March 31, 2027. 

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 relevant designated accrediting entity, Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAAME) or Center for Excellence in Adoption Services (CEAS), responsible for providers with primary offices in the state/region under their jurisdiction. IAAME can be reached at iaame.net/contact, and CEAS can be reached at ceadoption.org/contact.