The Department recognizes and appreciates the vital role accredited and approved adoption service providers play in the intercountry adoption process.  On September 4, 2025, the Center for Excellence in Adoption Services (CEAS) renewed the accreditation of Cradle of Hope Adoption Center to provide adoption services for intercountry adoptions. Cradle of Hope Adoption Center’s accreditation is valid through September 15, 2029.

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 EntityIntercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAAME) or Center for Excellence in Adoption Services (CEAS). IAAME can be reached at iaame.net/contact, and CEAS can be reached at ceadoption.org/contact.  (IAAME) or Center for Excellence in Adoption Services (CEAS). IAAME can be reached at iaame.net/contact, and CEAS can be reached at ceadoption.org/contact.