Adoption Advocates,Inc. Hague Accreditation Suspended
According to USDOS ( http://adoption.state.gov/about_us/suspension_of_adoption_advocates_inc.php), that is happened. But if you want to work in nonConvention Countries…No Problem! “Please note that this suspension will not affect Adoption Advocates Inc.’s ability to work in non-Convention countries.” Isn’t Hague Accreditation Grand?
Here is the whole thing:”Adoption Advocates Inc.’s Hague Accreditation suspended
January 9, 2014
On January 9, 2014, the Council on Accreditation (COA), the Department of State’s designated Accrediting Entity for adoption service providers under the Hague Adoption Convention (Convention) and Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, suspended the accreditation of Adoption Advocates Inc. to provide adoption services in outgoing Convention adoption cases for failing to maintain substantial compliance with the accreditation standards at 22 Code of Federal Regulations Part 96 Subpart F.
As a result of this suspension, Adoption Advocates Inc. must cease to provide all adoption services in connection with cases covered under the Convention. This adoption service provider has provided services to adoptive parents in Ireland, Canada, and the Netherlands. Please note that this suspension will not affect Adoption Advocates Inc.’s ability to work in non-Convention countries. Persons with an open case with Adoption Advocates, Inc. may contact the adoption service provider directly to find out how the suspension may affect their adoption services.
The suspension will begin on January 9, 2014and will last for at least 60 days. In order for the suspension to be lifted at the end of the 60 days, Adoption Advocates Inc. must complete corrective action required by the accrediting entity. Updated information will be provided on the adoption.state.gov website.”
REFORM Puzzle Piece
But it won’t matter will it, since the law change goes into effect July 1st and all adoptions into the US will have to be hague compliant?