These are some of the important questions to discuss when choosing private adoption entities.

• Does the agency have a full (not merely provisional) license in good standing?
• Is the agency accredited by an appropriate accrediting body such as the Council on Accreditation for Child and Family Services (https://coanet.org/accreditation-search/)?
• Is the agency able to provide the needed service to the client(s) in a timely way?
• Does the agency have experience in providing the needed service(s)?
• What is known about the quality of services that the agency provides?
• Does the agency provide services that are responsive to the needs of diverse cultures and communities?
• How do agencies that have worked with the provider rate the services that it provides?
• Does the agency understand the requirements of the ICPC? Is it able to work effectively with the State’s ICPC office?

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