Title 22

PART 96

Part 96 - Intercountry Adoption Accreditation Of Agencies And Approval Of Persons

PART 96 - INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACCREDITATION OF AGENCIES AND APPROVAL OF PERSONS Authority:The Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (done at the Hague, May 29, 1993), S. Treaty Doc. 105-51 (1998), 1870 U.N.T.S. 167 (Reg. No. 31922 (1993)); The Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, 42 U.S.C. 14901-14954; The Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012, Pub. L. 112-276, 42 U.S.C. 14925. Source:71 FR 8131, Feb. 15, 2006, unless otherwise noted.

22:1.0.1.10.49.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Provisions
22:1.0.1.10.49.1.20.1SECTION 96.1
   96.1 Purpose.
22:1.0.1.10.49.1.20.2SECTION 96.2
   96.2 Definitions.
22:1.0.1.10.49.1.20.3SECTION 96.3
   96.3 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.10.49.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Selection, Designation, and Duties of Accrediting Entities
22:1.0.1.10.49.2.20.1SECTION 96.4
   96.4 Designation of accrediting entities by the Secretary.
22:1.0.1.10.49.2.20.2SECTION 96.5
   96.5 Requirement that accrediting entity be a nonprofit or public entity.
22:1.0.1.10.49.2.20.3SECTION 96.6
   96.6 Performance criteria for designation as an accrediting entity.
22:1.0.1.10.49.2.20.4SECTION 96.7
   96.7 Authorities and responsibilities of an accrediting entity.
22:1.0.1.10.49.2.20.5SECTION 96.8
   96.8 Fees charged by accrediting entities.
22:1.0.1.10.49.2.20.6SECTION 96.9
   96.9 Agreement between the Secretary and the accrediting entity.
22:1.0.1.10.49.2.20.7SECTION 96.10
   96.10 Suspension or cancellation of the designation of an accrediting entity by the Secretary.
22:1.0.1.10.49.2.20.8SECTION 96.11
   96.11 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.10.49.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Accreditation and Approval Requirements for the Provision of Adoption Services
22:1.0.1.10.49.3.20.1SECTION 96.12
   96.12 Authorized adoption service providers.
22:1.0.1.10.49.3.20.2SECTION 96.13
   96.13 Circumstances in which accreditation, approval, or supervision is not required.
22:1.0.1.10.49.3.20.3SECTION 96.14
   96.14 Providing adoption services using other providers.
22:1.0.1.10.49.3.20.4SECTION 96.15
   96.15 Examples.
22:1.0.1.10.49.3.20.5SECTION 96.16
   96.16 Public domestic authorities.
22:1.0.1.10.49.3.20.6SECTION 96.17
   96.17 Effective date of accreditation and approval requirements.
22:1.0.1.10.49.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Application Procedures for Accreditation and Approval
22:1.0.1.10.49.4.20.1SECTION 96.18
   96.18 Scope.
22:1.0.1.10.49.4.20.2SECTION 96.19
   96.19 First-time application procedures for accreditation and approval.
22:1.0.1.10.49.4.20.3SECTION 96.20
   96.20 Choosing an accrediting entity.
22:1.0.1.10.49.4.20.4SECTION 96.21-96.22
   96.21-96.22 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.10.49.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Evaluation of Applicants for Accreditation and Approval
22:1.0.1.10.49.5.20.1SECTION 96.23
   96.23 Scope.
22:1.0.1.10.49.5.20.2SECTION 96.24
   96.24 Procedures for evaluating applicants for accreditation or approval.
22:1.0.1.10.49.5.20.3SECTION 96.25
   96.25 Access to information and documents requested by the accrediting entity.
22:1.0.1.10.49.5.20.4SECTION 96.26
   96.26 Protection of information and documents by the accrediting entity.
22:1.0.1.10.49.5.20.5SECTION 96.27
   96.27 Substantive criteria for evaluating applicants for accreditation or approval.
22:1.0.1.10.49.5.20.6SECTION 96.28
   96.28 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.10.49.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Standards for Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Approval
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.20SUBJGRP 20
   Licensing and Corporate Governance
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.20.1SECTION 96.29
   96.29 Scope.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.20.2SECTION 96.30
   96.30 State licensing.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.20.3SECTION 96.31
   96.31 Corporate structure.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.20.4SECTION 96.32
   96.32 Internal structure and oversight.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.21SUBJGRP 21
   Financial and Risk Management
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.21.5SECTION 96.33
   96.33 Budget, audit, insurance, and risk assessment requirements.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.21.6SECTION 96.34
   96.34 Compensation.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.22SUBJGRP 22
   Ethical Practices and Responsibilities
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.22.7SECTION 96.35
   96.35 Suitability of agencies and persons to provide adoption services consistent with the Convention.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.22.8SECTION 96.36
   96.36 Prohibition on child buying.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.23SUBJGRP 23
   Professional Qualifications and Training for Employees
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.23.9SECTION 96.37
   96.37 Education and experience requirements for social service personnel.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.23.10SECTION 96.38
   96.38 Training requirements for social service personnel.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.24SUBJGRP 24
   Information Disclosure, Fee Practices, and Quality Control Policies and Practices
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.24.11SECTION 96.39
   96.39 Information disclosure and quality control practices.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.24.12SECTION 96.40
   96.40 Fee policies and procedures.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.25SUBJGRP 25
   Responding to Complaints and Records and Reports Management
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.25.13SECTION 96.41
   96.41 Procedures for responding to complaints and improving service delivery.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.25.14SECTION 96.42
   96.42 Retention, preservation, and disclosure of adoption records.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.25.15SECTION 96.43
   96.43 Case tracking, data management, and reporting.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.26SUBJGRP 26
   Service Planning and Delivery
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.26.16SECTION 96.44
   96.44 Acting as primary provider.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.26.17SECTION 96.45
   96.45 Using supervised providers in the United States.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.26.18SECTION 96.46
   96.46 Using providers in foreign countries.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.27SUBJGRP 27
   Standards for Cases in Which a Child Is Immigrating to the United States (Incoming Cases)
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.27.19SECTION 96.47
   96.47 Preparation of home studies in incoming cases.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.27.20SECTION 96.48
   96.48 Preparation and training of prospective adoptive parent(s) in incoming cases.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.27.21SECTION 96.49
   96.49 Provision of medical and social information in incoming cases.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.27.22SECTION 96.50
   96.50 Placement and post-placement monitoring until final adoption in incoming cases.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.27.23SECTION 96.51
   96.51 Post-adoption services in incoming cases.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.27.24SECTION 96.52
   96.52 Performance of Convention communication and coordination functions in incoming cases.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.28SUBJGRP 28
   Standards for Convention Cases in Which a Child Is Emigrating From the United States (Outgoing Cases)
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.28.25SECTION 96.53
   96.53 Background studies on the child and consents in outgoing Convention cases.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.28.26SECTION 96.54
   96.54 Placement standards in outgoing Convention cases.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.28.27SECTION 96.55
   96.55 Performance of Convention communication and coordination functions in outgoing Convention cases.
22:1.0.1.10.49.6.28.28SECTION 96.56
   96.56 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.10.49.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Decisions on Applications for Accreditation or Approval
22:1.0.1.10.49.7.29.1SECTION 96.57
   96.57 Scope.
22:1.0.1.10.49.7.29.2SECTION 96.58
   96.58 Notification of accreditation and approval decisions.
22:1.0.1.10.49.7.29.3SECTION 96.59
   96.59 Review of decisions to deny accreditation or approval.
22:1.0.1.10.49.7.29.4SECTION 96.60
   96.60 Length of accreditation or approval period.
22:1.0.1.10.49.7.29.5SECTION 96.61
   96.61 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.10.49.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Renewal of Accreditation or Approval
22:1.0.1.10.49.8.29.1SECTION 96.62
   96.62 Scope.
22:1.0.1.10.49.8.29.2SECTION 96.63
   96.63 Renewal of accreditation or approval.
22:1.0.1.10.49.8.29.3SECTION 96.64
   96.64 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.10.49.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Routine Oversight by Accrediting Entities
22:1.0.1.10.49.9.29.1SECTION 96.65
   96.65 Scope.
22:1.0.1.10.49.9.29.2SECTION 96.66
   96.66 Oversight of accredited agencies and approved persons by the accrediting entity.
22:1.0.1.10.49.9.29.3SECTION 96.67
   96.67 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.10.49.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Oversight Through Review of Complaints
22:1.0.1.10.49.10.29.1SECTION 96.68
   96.68 Scope.
22:1.0.1.10.49.10.29.2SECTION 96.69
   96.69 Filing of complaints against accredited agencies and approved persons.
22:1.0.1.10.49.10.29.3SECTION 96.70
   96.70 Operation of the Complaint Registry.
22:1.0.1.10.49.10.29.4SECTION 96.71
   96.71 Review by the accrediting entity of complaints against accredited agencies and approved persons.
22:1.0.1.10.49.10.29.5SECTION 96.72
   96.72 Referral of complaints to the Secretary and other authorities.
22:1.0.1.10.49.10.29.6SECTION 96.73
   96.73 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.10.49.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Adverse Action by the Accrediting Entity
22:1.0.1.10.49.11.29.1SECTION 96.74
   96.74 Scope.
22:1.0.1.10.49.11.29.2SECTION 96.75
   96.75 Adverse action against accredited agencies or approved persons not in substantial compliance.
22:1.0.1.10.49.11.29.3SECTION 96.76
   96.76 Procedures governing adverse action by the accrediting entity.
22:1.0.1.10.49.11.29.4SECTION 96.77
   96.77 Responsibilities of the accredited agency, approved person, and accrediting entity following adverse action by the accrediting entity.
22:1.0.1.10.49.11.29.5SECTION 96.78
   96.78 Accrediting entity procedures to terminate adverse action.
22:1.0.1.10.49.11.29.6SECTION 96.79
   96.79 Administrative or judicial review of adverse action by the accrediting entity.
22:1.0.1.10.49.11.29.7SECTION 96.80
   96.80 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.10.49.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Oversight of Accredited Agencies and Approved Persons by the Secretary
22:1.0.1.10.49.12.29.1SECTION 96.81
   96.81 Scope.
22:1.0.1.10.49.12.29.2SECTION 96.82
   96.82 The Secretary's response to actions by the accrediting entity.
22:1.0.1.10.49.12.29.3SECTION 96.83
   96.83 Suspension or cancellation of accreditation or approval by the Secretary.
22:1.0.1.10.49.12.29.4SECTION 96.84
   96.84 Reinstatement of accreditation or approval after suspension or cancellation by the Secretary.
22:1.0.1.10.49.12.29.5SECTION 96.85
   96.85 Temporary and permanent debarment by the Secretary.
22:1.0.1.10.49.12.29.6SECTION 96.86
   96.86 Length of debarment period and reapplication after temporary debarment.
22:1.0.1.10.49.12.29.7SECTION 96.87
   96.87 Responsibilities of the accredited agency, approved person, and accrediting entity following suspension, cancellation, or debarment by the Secretary.
22:1.0.1.10.49.12.29.8SECTION 96.88
   96.88 Review of suspension, cancellation, or debarment by the Secretary.
22:1.0.1.10.49.12.29.9SECTION 96.89
   96.89 [Reserved]
22:1.0.1.10.49.13SUBPART M
Subpart M - Dissemination and Reporting of Information by Accrediting Entities
22:1.0.1.10.49.13.29.1SECTION 96.90
   96.90 Scope.
22:1.0.1.10.49.13.29.2SECTION 96.91
   96.91 Dissemination of information to the public about accreditation and approval status.
22:1.0.1.10.49.13.29.3SECTION 96.92
   96.92 Dissemination of information to the public about complaints against accredited agencies and approved persons.
22:1.0.1.10.49.13.29.4SECTION 96.93
   96.93 Reports to the Secretary about accredited agencies and approved persons and their activities.
22:1.0.1.10.49.13.29.5SECTION 96.94
   96.94 [Reserved]