Carolina Adoption Services is accredited under the U.S. Intercountry Adoption Act (IAA) in accord with The Hague Adoption Convention.
The goals of The Hague Convention are to protect the children, birthparents, and adoptive parents involved in intercountry adoption and to prevent child trafficking and other abuses. The Hague, officially known as The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, is a multi-national treaty signed by over 65 countries, including the U.S.
For more information on what The Hague Convention means to adoptive parents click here. The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption: A Guide for Prospective Adoptive Parents was produced by the U.S. Department of State.
Carolina Adoption Services is also accredited by the Counsel on Accreditation (COA) and a member of the Joint Council on International Children’s Services (JCICS).
What does Accreditation mean to you? It means that Carolina Adoption Services will adhere to the highest level of standards and ethical practices while performing services for families and children.
Contact us to learn more about how we serve families and children.