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Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000

A U.S. law that sets standards and requirements for adoptions where a child from another country is adopted by U.S. citizens.

Accreditation

A formal process by which an independent body confirms that an adoption agency or service provider meets specific quality standards and is authorized to provide certain services.

Limited Accreditation

A new, optional type of certification for adoption service providers that covers only specific tasks, such as child background studies, prospective parent home studies, or post-placement reports, rather than a full range of services.

Home Study

A detailed assessment of prospective adoptive parents and their living environment to determine their suitability to adopt and provide a safe, nurturing home for a child.

Post-placement Report

A report created after a child has been placed with prospective adoptive parents but before the adoption is finalized, which describes the child's adjustment and the family's progress.

Primary Provider

In international adoptions, the main agency or person responsible for ensuring that all adoption services are provided according to legal and ethical standards.