Agencies Denied Accreditation

Each agency listed below applied for Hague Convention accreditation, temporary accreditation, or approval and was denied because the accrediting entity determined that the agency had not demonstrated that it was in substantial compliance with applicable standards in 22 CFR Part 96.

Each accrediting entity must make available to the public on a quarterly basis the names of agencies and persons to which it has denied accreditation or approval (22 CFR 96.91). The names below were provided to the Department of State by the accrediting entities.

Name of Provider Location Date of Denial
Celebrate Children International Oviedo, FL June 2012
Adoption Choice Milwaukee, WI July 2011
A Act of Love / Alternative Options and Services Sandy, UT April 2010
Adoption Blessings Macon, GA April 2008
Adoptions From the Heart Wynnewood, PA May 2008
Adopt International Miami Beach, FL May 2008
Building Blocks Medina, OH June 2008
Celebrate Children Oviedo, FL May 2008
Commonwealth Adoptions Int'l Tuscon, AZ May 2008
Florida Home Studies & Adoptions Sarasota, FL May 2008
Focus on Children (Focus on Children on Wyoming) Cokeville, WY May 2008
Las Estrellas (Adoption Partners) Simpsonville, SC March 2008
Plan Loving Adoptions Now McMinnville, OR June 2008
World Partners Adoption Lawrenceville, GA July 2008
Worldwide Adoption Services Spartanburg, SC June 2008