CFR /  Title 22  /  Part 96: Intercountry Adoption Accreditation Of Agencies And Approval Of Persons

Section No.	Description
Section 96.1	Definitions
Section 96.2	Designation of accrediting entities by the Secretary
Section 96.4	Requirement that accrediting entity be a nonprofit or public entity
Section 96.5	Performance criteria for designation as an accrediting entity
Section 96.6	Authorities and responsibilities of an accrediting entity
Section 96.7	Fees charged by accrediting entities
Section 96.8	Agreement between the Secretary and the accrediting entity
Section 96.9	Suspension or cancellation of the designation of an accrediting entity by the Secretary
Section 96.10	Authorized adoption service providers
Section 96.12	Circumstances in which accreditation, approval, or supervision is not required
Section 96.13	Providing adoption services using other providers
Section 96.14	Examples
Section 96.15	Public domestic authorities
Section 96.16	Effective date of accreditation and approval requirements
Section 96.17	Scope
Section 96.18	First-time application procedures for accreditation and approval
Section 96.19	Choosing an accrediting entity
Section 96.20	Scope
Section 96.23	Procedures for evaluating applicants for accreditation or approval
Section 96.24	Access to information and documents requested by the accrediting entity
Section 96.25	Protection of information and documents by the accrediting entity
Section 96.26	Substantive criteria for evaluating applicants for accreditation or approval
Section 96.27	Scope
Section 96.29	State licensing
Section 96.30	Corporate structure
Section 96.31	Internal structure and oversight
Section 96.32	Budget, audit, insurance, and risk assessment requirements
Section 96.33	Compensation
Section 96.34	Suitability of agencies and persons to provide adoption services consistent with the Convention
Section 96.35	Prohibition on child buying
Section 96.36	Education and experience requirements for social service personnel
Section 96.37	Training requirements for social service personnel
Section 96.38	Information disclosure and quality control practices
Section 96.39	Fee policies and procedures
Section 96.40	Procedures for responding to complaints and improving service delivery
Section 96.41	Retention, preservation, and disclosure of adoption records
Section 96.42	Case tracking, data management, and reporting
Section 96.43	Acting as primary provider
Section 96.44	Using supervised providers in the United States
Section 96.45	Using providers in foreign countries
Section 96.46	Preparation of home studies in incoming cases
Section 96.47	Preparation and training of prospective adoptive parent(s) in incoming cases
Section 96.48	Provision of medical and social information in incoming cases
Section 96.49	Placement and post-placement monitoring until final adoption in incoming cases
Section 96.50	Post-adoption services in incoming cases
Section 96.51	Performance of Convention communication and coordination functions in incoming cases
Section 96.52	Background studies on the child and consents in outgoing Convention cases
Section 96.53	Placement standards in outgoing Convention cases
Section 96.54	Performance of Convention communication and coordination functions in outgoing Convention cases
Section 96.55	Scope
Section 96.57	Notification of accreditation and approval decisions
Section 96.58	Review of decisions to deny accreditation or approval
Section 96.59	Length of accreditation or approval period
Section 96.60	Scope
Section 96.62	Renewal of accreditation or approval
Section 96.63	Scope
Section 96.65	Oversight of accredited agencies and approved persons by the accrediting entity
Section 96.66	Scope
Section 96.68	Filing of complaints against accredited agencies and approved persons
Section 96.69	Operation of the Complaint Registry
Section 96.70	Review by the accrediting entity of complaints against accredited agencies and approved persons
Section 96.71	Referral of complaints to the Secretary and other authorities
Section 96.72	Scope
Section 96.74	Adverse action against accredited agencies or approved persons not in substantial compliance
Section 96.75	Procedures governing adverse action by the accrediting entity
Section 96.76	Responsibilities of the accredited agency, approved person, and accrediting entity following adverse action by the
Section 96.77	Accrediting entity procedures to terminate adverse action
Section 96.78	Administrative or judicial review of adverse action by the accrediting entity
Section 96.79	Scope
Section 96.81	The Secretary's response to actions by the accrediting entity
Section 96.82	Suspension or cancellation of accreditation or approval by the Secretary
Section 96.83	Reinstatement of accreditation or approval after suspension or cancellation by the Secretary
Section 96.84	Temporary and permanent debarment by the Secretary
Section 96.85	Length of debarment period and reapplication after temporary debarment
Section 96.86	Responsibilities of the accredited agency, approved person, and accrediting entity following suspension, cancellation, or
Section 96.87	Review of suspension, cancellation, or debarment by the Secretary
Section 96.88	Scope
Section 96.90	Dissemination of information to the public about accreditation and approval status
Section 96.91	Dissemination of information to the public about complaints against accredited agencies and approved persons
Section 96.92	Reports to the Secretary about accredited agencies and approved persons and their activities
Section 96.93	Definitions