National Public List of Licensed Adoption Agencies in Good Standing.
This bill establishes a national, publicly available registry of private adoption agencies that are licensed, non-profit, and certified by States as being "in good standing." The goal is to increase transparency and safety for families navigating the adoption process by providing easy access to agency status. States failing to submit this required list will lose federal incentive payments for adoption and legal guardianship.
Key points
Creation of a public, nationwide list of licensed, non-profit child placement agencies deemed to be in good standing by their respective States.
Increased transparency for prospective adoptive parents, allowing them to easily verify an agency's status and any disciplinary actions taken against it.
States must report this data annually or face the loss of federal incentive payments related to adoption and legal guardianship.
Status:
Introduced
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