22 C.F.R. PART 96--ACCREDITATION OF AGENCIES AND APPROVAL OF PERSONS UNDER THE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACT OF 2000 (IAA)
TITLE 22--Foreign Relations
CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SUBCHAPTER J--LEGAL AND RELATED SERVICES
PART 96--ACCREDITATION OF AGENCIES AND APPROVAL OF PERSONS UNDER THE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACT OF 2000 (IAA)
Subpart A--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subpart B--SELECTION, DESIGNATION, AND DUTIES OF ACCREDITING ENTITIES
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| Designation of accrediting entities by the Secretary.
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| Requirement that accrediting entity be a nonprofit or public entity.
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| Performance criteria for designation as an accrediting entity.
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| Authorities and responsibilities of an accrediting entity.
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| Fees charged by accrediting entities.
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| Agreement between the Secretary and the accrediting entity.
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| Suspension or cancellation of the designation of an accrediting entity by the Secretary.
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Subpart C--ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF ADOPTION SERVICES
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| Authorized adoption service providers.
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| Circumstances in which accreditation, approval, or supervision is not required.
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| Providing adoption services using other providers.
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| Public domestic authorities.
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| Effective date of accreditation and approval requirements.
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Subpart D--APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL
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| Special provision for agencies and persons seeking to be accredited or approved as of the time the Convention enters into force for the United States.
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| First-time application procedures for accreditation and approval.
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| Choosing an accrediting entity.
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Subpart E--EVALUATION OF APPLICANTS FOR ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL
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| Procedures for evaluating applicants for accreditation or approval.
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| Access to information and documents requested by the accrediting entity.
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| Protection of information and documents by the accrediting entity.
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| Substantive criteria for evaluating applicants for accreditation or approval.
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Subpart F--STANDARDS FOR CONVENTION ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL
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| Internal structure and oversight.
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| Budget, audit, insurance, and risk assessment requirements.
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| Suitability of agencies and persons to provide adoption services consistent with the Convention.
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| Prohibition on child buying.
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| Education and experience requirements for social service personnel.
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| Training requirements for social service personnel.
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| Information disclosure and quality control practices.
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| Fee policies and procedures.
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| Procedures for responding to complaints and improving service delivery.
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| Retention, preservation, and disclosure of adoption records.
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| Case tracking, data management, and reporting.
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| Acting as primary provider.
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| Using supervised providers in the United States.
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| Using providers in Convention countries.
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| Preparation of home studies in incoming cases.
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| Preparation and training of prospective adoptive parent(s) in incoming cases.
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| Provision of medical and social information in incoming cases.
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| Placement and post-placement monitoring until final adoption in incoming cases.
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| Post-adoption services in incoming cases.
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| Performance of Convention communication and coordination functions in incoming cases.
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| Background studies on the child and consents in outgoing cases.
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| Placement standards in outgoing cases.
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| Performance of Convention communication and coordination functions in outgoing cases.
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Subpart G--DECISIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR ACCREDITATION OR APPROVAL
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| Notification of accreditation and approval decisions.
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| Review of decisions to deny accreditation or approval.
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| Length of accreditation or approval period.
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Subpart H--RENEWAL OF ACCREDITATION OR APPROVAL
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| Renewal of accreditation or approval.
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Subpart I--ROUTINE OVERSIGHT BY ACCREDITING ENTITIES
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| Oversight of accredited agencies and approved persons by the accrediting entity.
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Subpart J--OVERSIGHT THROUGH REVIEW OF COMPLAINTS
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| Filing of complaints against accredited agencies and approved persons.
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| Operation of the Complaint Registry.
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| Review by the accrediting entity of complaints against accredited agencies and approved persons.
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| Referral of complaints to the Secretary and other authorities.
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Subpart K--ADVERSE ACTION BY THE ACCREDITING ENTITY
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| Adverse action against accredited agencies or approved persons not in substantial compliance.
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| Procedures governing adverse action by the accrediting entity.
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| Responsibilities of the accredited agency, approved person, and accrediting entity following adverse action by the accrediting entity.
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| Accrediting entity procedures to terminate adverse action.
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| Administrative or judicial review of adverse action by the accrediting entity.
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Subpart L--OVERSIGHT OF ACCREDITED AGENCIES AND APPROVED PERSONS BY THE SECRETARY
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| The Secretary's response to actions by the accrediting entity.
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| Suspension or cancellation of accreditation or approval by the Secretary.
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| Reinstatement of accreditation or approval after suspension or cancellation by the Secretary.
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| Temporary and permanent debarment by the Secretary.
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| Length of debarment period and reapplication after temporary debarment.
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| Responsibilities of the accredited agency, approved person, and accrediting entity following suspension, cancellation, or debarment by the Secretary.
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| Review of suspension, cancellation, or debarment by the Secretary.
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Subpart M--DISSEMINATION AND REPORTING OF INFORMATION BY ACCREDITING ENTITIES
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| Dissemination of information to the public about accreditation and approval status.
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| Dissemination of information to the public about complaints against accredited agencies and approved persons.
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| Reports to the Secretary about accredited agencies and approved persons and their activities.
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Subpart N--PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS RELATING TO TEMPORARY ACCREDITATION
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| Eligibility requirements for temporary accreditation.
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| Application procedures for temporary accreditation.
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| Length of temporary accreditation period.
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| Converting an application for temporary accreditation to an application for full accreditation.
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| Procedures for evaluating applicants for temporary accreditation.
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| Notification of temporary accreditation decisions.
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| Review of temporary accreditation decisions.
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| Oversight by accrediting entities.
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| Performance standards for temporary accreditation.
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| Adverse action against a temporarily accredited agency by an accrediting entity.
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| Review of the withdrawal of temporary accreditation by an accrediting entity.
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| Adverse action against a temporarily accredited agency by the Secretary.
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| Review of the withdrawal of temporary accreditation by the Secretary.
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| Effect of the withdrawal of temporary accreditation by the accrediting entity or the Secretary.
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| Dissemination and reporting of information about temporarily accredited agencies.
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| Fees charged for temporary accreditation.
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