This is a Proposed Rule document from the U.S. Department of State regarding international adoptions. The Department of State (the Department) proposes to amend requirements for accreditation of agencies and approval of persons who provide adoption services in intercountry adoption cases.
The proposed rule establishes new parameters for U.S. adoption accreditation. Under this new rule, accrediting entities can authorize adoption service providers who have received accreditation or approval to provide adoption services in countries designated by the Secretary. This new country specific authorization (CSA) will only allow adoption service providers to act as primary providers in a CSA-designated country for which they have received a CSA.
The proposed rule also enhances standards related to preparation of prospective adoptive parents so that they receive more training related to the most common challenges faced by adoptive families and are better prepared for the needs of the specific child they are adopting.
The Department will accept comments on the proposed regulation up to November 7, 2016.
For more information, click the link above to the right to review the full Proposed Rule document.
