DOS: Chrysalis House, Children Family of Iowa, Evolve Adoption and James Fletcher Thompson Accreditation Relinquishment

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“Chrysalis House Accreditation Relinquishment
Last Updated: March 10, 2021

The Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAAME) notified the Department that Chrysalis House voluntarily relinquished its accreditation to provide intercountry adoption services, effective January 26, 2021.

Agencies or persons that are not accredited or approved may not offer, provide, or facilitate adoption services unless they are under the supervision of an accredited or approved adoption service provider or are an exempted provider, in accordance with the regulations. When an agency or person decides not to seek renewal of its accreditation or approval, the agency or person is responsible for taking all necessary steps to complete its intercountry adoption cases and transfer its pending cases and adoption records before its accreditation or approval expires, as required by 22 CFR 96.63(a). Agencies and persons are required to have plans to transfer cases and records if they cease to provide or are no longer permitted to provide adoption services.

Families working with Chrysalis House should contact the agency directly with questions about case or record transfer. We also encourage families to review the information published by IAAME about selecting a primary provider/adoption service provider and the accreditation/approval requirements.

The Department of State does not review or approve case or record transfer plans and has a limited role in their execution. The Department does, however, communicate with competent adoption authorities about the accreditation status of agencies and persons and case transfer plans, as needed.

Affected families may wish to review information about Case Transfer Responsibilities on the Department of State’s website and information about If Your Agency is No Longer Accredited/Approved on the USCIS website.

We also encourage families with outstanding post-adoption reports to contact their agency for guidance on how to proceed.  Information about post-adoption reporting requirements is available on the country-specific information pages on the Department of State’s website. Requirements vary by country with respect to frequency of submission, information to be included, and methods of submission.”

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“Children and Families of Iowa Accreditation Expiration

Last Updated: March 17, 2021
The Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAAME) notified the Department that Children and Families of Iowa did not apply for renewal of accreditation and on January 10, 2021 accreditation to provide intercountry adoption services expired.

Agencies or persons that are not accredited or approved may not offer, provide, or facilitate the provision of any adoption services unless they are under the supervision of an accredited or approved adoption service provider or are an exempted provider, in accordance with the regulations. When an agency or person decides not to seek renewed accreditation or approval, the agency or person is responsible for taking all necessary steps to complete its intercountry adoption cases and transfer its pending cases and adoption records before its accreditation or approval expires, as required by 22 CFR 96.63(a). Agencies and persons are required to have plans to transfer cases and records if they cease to provide or are no longer permitted to provide adoption services.

Families working with Children and Families of Iowa should contact them directly with questions about case or record transfer. We also encourage families to review the information published by IAAME about selecting a primary provider/adoption service provider and the accreditation/approval requirements.

The Department of State does not review or approve case transfer plans and has a limited role in their execution. The Department does, however, communicate with competent adoption authorities about the accreditation status of agencies and persons and case transfer plans, as needed.

Affected families may wish to review information about Case Transfer Responsibilities on the Department of State’s website and information about If Your Agency is No Longer Accredited/Approved on the USCIS website.

We also encourage families with outstanding post-adoption reports to contact Children and Families of Iowa for guidance on how to proceed. Information about post-adoption reporting requirements is available on the country-specific information pages on the Department of State’s website. Requirements vary by country with respect to frequency of submission, information to be included, and methods of submission.”

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“Evolve Adoption & Family Services Accreditation Relinquishment

Last Updated: March 17, 2021
The Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAAME) notified the Department that Evolve Adoption & Family Services voluntarily relinquished its accreditation to provide intercountry adoption services, effective January 6, 2021.

Agencies or persons that are not accredited or approved may not offer, provide, or facilitate adoption services unless they are under the supervision of an accredited or approved adoption service provider or are an exempted provider, in accordance with the regulations. When an agency or person decides not to seek renewal of its accreditation or approval, the agency or person is responsible for taking all necessary steps to complete its intercountry adoption cases and transfer its pending cases and adoption records before its accreditation or approval expires, as required by 22 CFR 96.63(a). Agencies and persons are required to have plans to transfer cases and records if they cease to provide or are no longer permitted to provide adoption services.

Families working with Evolve Adoption & Family Services should contact the agency directly with questions about case or record transfer. We also encourage families to review the information published by IAAME about selecting a primary provider/adoption service provider and the accreditation/approval requirements.

The Department of State does not review or approve case or record transfer plans and has a limited role in their execution. The Department does, however, communicate with competent adoption authorities about the accreditation status of agencies and persons and case transfer plans, as needed.

Affected families may wish to review information about Case Transfer Responsibilities on the Department of State’s website and information about If Your Agency is No Longer Accredited/Approved on the USCIS website.

We also encourage families with outstanding post-adoption reports to contact their ASP for guidance on how to proceed. Information about post-adoption reporting requirements is available on the country-specific information pages on the Department of State’s website. Requirements vary by country with respect to frequency of submission, information to be included, and methods of submission.”

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“James Fletcher Thompson, LLC Approval Relinquishment

Last Updated: March 17, 2021
The Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAAME) notified the Department that James Fletcher Thompson, LLC voluntarily relinquished its approval to provide intercountry adoption services, effective January 8, 2021.

Agencies or persons that are not accredited or approved may not offer, provide, or facilitate adoption services unless they are under the supervision of an accredited or approved adoption service provider or are an exempted provider, in accordance with the regulations. When an agency or person decides not to seek renewal of its accreditation or approval, the agency or person is responsible for taking all necessary steps to complete its intercountry adoption cases and transfer its pending cases and adoption records before its accreditation or approval expires, as required by 22 CFR 96.63(a). Agencies and persons are required to have plans to transfer cases and records if they cease to provide or are no longer permitted to provide adoption services.

Families working with James Fletcher Thompson, LLC should contact the ASP directly with questions about case or record transfer. We also encourage families to review the information published by IAAME about selecting a primary provider/adoption service provider and the accreditation/approval requirements.

The Department of State does not review or approve case or record transfer plans and has a limited role in their execution. The Department does, however, communicate with competent adoption authorities about the accreditation status of agencies and persons and case transfer plans, as needed.

Affected families may wish to review information about Case Transfer Responsibilities on the Department of State’s website and information about If Your Agency is No Longer Accredited/Approved on the USCIS website.

We also encourage families with outstanding post-adoption reports to contact their ASP for guidance on how to proceed. Information about post-adoption reporting requirements is available on the country-specific information pages on the Department of State’s website. Requirements vary by country with respect to frequency of submission, information to be included, and methods of submission. ”

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