International Adoption Agency Accreditation Accreditation Christian World Adoption has received full accreditation by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children. We are one of only a few international adoption agencies to receive this recognition. We are really excited as it is the culmination of two years of hard work by our staff, and represents a significant achievement for our agency and the families and children we service. Please read below for an explanation of why accreditation is important.
Accreditation is much different than licensing.
A license assures that the agency operates above a certain minimum legislated level in support of state laws. It does not, however, mandate a level of practice or proscribe operations in the detail that Accreditation does. The Council on Accreditation is the leading organization for the accreditation of human services programs for families and children, and is the only body of its kind which certifies international adoption organizations. It covers every aspect of agency operation. Standards include operation as an effective non-profit organization, effective and accountable management, sound financial management , effective personnel practices and training, effective client services, documented and effective procedures, and, most importantly, effective and ethical international adoption practices.