European Adoption Consultants, Inc. has partnered with Illien Adoptions International, Inc. to provide our clients with an Ethiopia adoption program. Below is a breakdown of the agency responsibilites as they pertain to Ethiopia adoptions when a perspective adoptive parent applies for an adoption with European Adoption Consultants, Inc.

1. Offering the Ethiopia Adoption Program in publications, seminars, and on their website, at all times clearly explaining that this program is through an alliance and cooperation with Illien Adoptions International, Inc.
2. Marketing and monitoring the Ethiopia Adoption Program up to the completion and submission of the Ethiopia Dossier Packet to Illien Adoptions International, Inc.
3. EUROPEAN ADOPTION CONSULTANTS, INC. will assist the Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) in cooperation with Illien Adoptions International, Inc. throughout the adoption process as needed and, in a timely and appropriate manner, communicate with Illien Adoptions International, Inc. Program Director as applicable until such time as the Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) arrives home with their child or children and the post adoption requirements have been successfully met. This includes but is not limited to the following:
1. Working with the Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) during the inquiry stage of the adoption process, this would include; being informed about the Program, providing Program Information, addressing questions, and communicating with Illien Adoptions International, Inc.
2. Providing an Adoption Services Application to the Prospective Adoptive Parent(s), reviewing of the application, forwarding of the application to Illien Adoptions International, Inc. for final approval, and collecting the fee associated with this adoption service.
3. Providing a cooperative Adoption Services Contract to the Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) which clearly states the relationship of the cooperating agencies and how this relationship works as it pertains to the Prospective Adoptive Parent(s). (This can be furnished by Illien Adoptions International, Inc. if requested). Review of this contract to determine its proper completion and sending a copy of contract to Illien Adoptions International, Inc., as well as the collection of fees for this adoption service.
4. Assisting Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) by being knowledgeable as to instructions on dossier preparation for an Ethiopia dossier.
5. Monitoring the child's placement during the post-adoption stage of the process.
6. Willingness to assist in placement planning responsibility for the child should a placement dissolve.
4. For those Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) residing in Ohio or other states where EUROPEAN ADOPTION CONSULTANTS, INC. is licensed, in addition to the above responsibilities EUROPEAN ADOPTION CONSULTANTS, INC. will be responsible for;
1. The assessment of the Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) and others as it pertains to the Home Study report;
2. Providing a draft of the Home Study report to Illien Adoptions International, Inc. for review, editing, and approval prior to finalization of the Home Study;
3. Providing a completed and notarized Home Study report written according to State, US-CIS regulations, and Ethiopia’s guidelines;
4. Providing at least 10 hours of Hague approve documented preparation and education of the Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) on adoption issues including but not limited to: cultural diversity, attachment and bonding, grief and loss, adoption throughout the lifespan, institutional and medical concerns, and risks of international adoptions;
1. EUROPEAN ADOPTION CONSULTANTS, INC. will provide certificates of completion to Prospective Adoptive Parents(s) who have successfully completed their Parent Education.
5. Providing assistance to the Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) in filing form I600-A, and other local and state requirements about which EUROPEAN ADOPTION CONSULTANTS, INC. has knowledge and experience;
6. Informing Illien Adoptions International, Inc. throughout the home study and post-adoption process of significant situations or concerns which could jeopardize a successful adoption which is in the best interests of the child;
7. Monitoring home study documentation and US-CIS approval for timely updating if the adoption process should become overly lengthy;
8. Providing timely post-adoption visits and support, according to the following schedule as required by Ethiopia and Hague Accreditation Standard 96.51;
1. Reports generated by EUROPEAN ADOPTION CONSULTANTS, INC. caseworker are due at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months, as documented in the post adoption guidelines. Also to be included in those reports are 6-8 photographs provided by the Adoptive Parent(s) of the child/children and the Adoptive Family;
2. EUROPEAN ADOPTION CONSULTANTS, INC. will provide Illien Adoptions International, Inc. with one notarized original copy of each Post-Adoption report w/one original set of photographs, and provide to the Adoptive Parent(s) with one or more copies of each required Post-Adoption report;
3. After the three post-adoption reports have been completed by EUROPEAN ADOPTION CONSULTANTS, INC., the Adoptive Family must complete an annual report coinciding with the date of adoption until the adopted child or children turns 18 years of age. These completed reports along with the required photographs as noted in 8(a) and any mailing fees must be sent to Illien Adoptions International, Inc. who will then forward them to the proper institution in Ethiopia. EUROPEAN ADOPTION CONSULTANTS, INC. will be responsible for educating the family as to the importance of these reports.
9. Assisting the Adoptive Parent(s) with appropriate evaluations and early intervention for their child or children when indicated or requested by the Adoptive Parent(s) as required by Hague Accreditation Standard 96.51;
10. Assisting the Adoptive Family(s) with the domestic finalization of the adoption or the revalidation of the foreign adoption decree in the State of residence;
11. Sending to Illien either a certified copy of the domestic decree or a true copy of the original.
12. Assisting the Adoptive Family to file for US Citizenship and educating the family as to the importance of sending Illien a copy of their child's Certificate of Citizenship.
13. Post-finalization counseling as needed for the Adoptive Family and/or the child or children or providing referrals to appropriate community programs or other resources;
14. Cooperating and assisting with Illien Adoptions International, Inc.’s plan for the child in the event of dissolution of the adoption.
5. For those Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) that require home study services, EUROPEAN ADOPTION CONSULTANTS, INC. will refer these clients to Illien Adoptions International, Inc. for the purpose of setting up an Exempt Provider Agreement as required of the Primary Provider under Hague Accreditation Standards 96.44 & 96.45.

Illien Adoptions International, Inc. is responsible either directly, through supervision and oversight, or through overseas employees.

1. Assisting EUROPEAN ADOPTION CONSULTANTS, INC. with dossier preparation, including instructions on preparing documents for the particular foreign country;
2. Communication with the child’s birth country and compliance with all relevant laws;
3. Providing the child’s referral documents and all available medical and social history and medical examination results to the Prospective Adoptive Parent(s);
4. Keeping Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) informed as to the progress of the pre-adoption process, including delays and setbacks;
5. Advising Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) in writing as to documents they will need in their child’s country for US-CIS and US Embassy filing;
6. Arranging for placement of the child in the US (escorting) or assisting the Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) with arrangements for overseas travel;
7. Providing in-country support and assistance to the Prospective Adoptive Parent(s) in order to complete the adoption process, through the in-country office of Illien Adoptions International, Inc. who has knowledge of that country and has been licensed by that country to work within that country and system;
8. Furnishing certified documentation on the child for obtaining visa, adoption, or validation of the foreign decree (re-adoption) in the US and citizenship;
9. Ongoing contacts with orphanage and overseas employees, including translation and mailing of post-adoption reports to proper authorities;
10. Exchanging copies of current licenses with EUROPEAN ADOPTION CONSULTANTS, INC.;
11. Willingness to assist in placement planning responsibility for the child should the placement dissolve, in accordance with applicable laws.