42 USC 14921 - Accreditation or approval required in order to provide adoption services in cases subject to the Convention

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 14921.

Accreditation or approval required in order to provide adoption services in cases subject to the Convention

(a)

In general

Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, no person may offer or provide adoption services in connection with a Convention adoption in the United States unless that person—

(1)

is accredited or approved in accordance with this subchapter; or

(2)

is providing such services through or under the supervision and responsibility of an accredited agency or approved person.

(b)

Exceptions

Subsection (a) shall not apply to the following:

(1)

Background studies and home studies

(2)

Child welfare services

(3)

Legal services

(4)

Prospective adoptive parents acting on own behalf

(Pub. L. 106–279, title II, § 201, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 830.)

cite as: 42 USC 14921