Journeys of the Heart Adoption Services: Accredited by the Council on Accreditation and The Hague.

Sam Shogren Accreditation Coordinator Journeys of the Heart Adoption Services P.O. Box 39 Hillsboro, OR 97123 Dear Mr. Shogren: I am extremely pleased to notify you that the Council on Accreditation (COA) has granted Journeys of the Heart Adoption Services’s application for Dual Accreditation pursuant to the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA). Your achievement of Dual Accreditation demonstrates your commitment to the children and families you serve both here and abroad. A formal notification letter and a sample press release will be mailed to you within 2-3 weeks specifying the length of your Dual Accreditation and your expiration date, and within 45 business days, you will receive a certificate and a Final Accreditation Report (FAR) that details your ratings of compliance with the standards. As you share this news with your stakeholders, please remember to clearly state that you have achieved Dual Accreditation from COA (COA accredited is a designation reserved for agencies that are voluntarily accredited through COA). On behalf of COA’s staff and volunteers, congratulations on your achievement! Sincerely, Richard Klarberg President & CEO

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