
Credentials and Comments
Credentials
WACAP is widely recognized for excellence and high ethical
standards in adoption and child assistance. We have received
the following awards and accreditations:

Council on Accreditation for Children
and Family Services ( COA)
Accredited under the
Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption
(2008)
Accredited agency (1999)
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Joint Council on International Children’s Services
( JCICS)
Recognized Member (1994)
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U.S. Agency for International Development ( USAID)
Registered Private Voluntary Organization (1991)
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Children's Charities of America ( CCA)
Member
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Independent Charities of America ( ICA)
The ICA awarded WACAP its Seal of Excellence, identifying
us as one of the "Best Charities in America."
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U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services ( HHS)
Outstanding service award (1984)
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State of Washington
Distinguished Volunteer award for parent support
groups (1984)
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Comments
"WACAP has broken through international and cultural barriers
in their efforts to save children from the travesties of
war, neglect and poverty. Their work in child advocacy and
adoption has paved the way for child assistance around the
world."
Ralph Munro
Former Secretary of the State of Washington
Olympia, Washington
"As a colleague working on behalf of the world's homeless
children, we recognize the importance of WACAP's mission
to improve the situation for children around the world."
John Williams
Director, Holt Children's Services
Eugene, Oregon
"WACAP does a great job connecting loving parents with needy
children. The best adoption agency I know of."
James Dolliver
Former State of Washington Supreme Court Justice
Olympia, Washington
"We have had a very meaningful association with WACAP for
over 15 years, and the bond has become stronger with each
passing year. To us, WACAP has been a 'hope for the helpless,'
and their firm resolve to give each child a loving home
has been an inspiration in our work where every child is
a precious gift. WACAP stands as a bridge of commitment
on which our children travel into a happy future."
Dr. Z. P. Dadina
President, Society for Indian Children's Welfare
Calcutta, India
"We were so thorough and exhaustive in our search for the
right agency. Only WACAP made the cut. While we were in
China, we kept referring to our trip as the 'baby honeymoon'—that's
what it was like for us. Choosing WACAP was one of the best
decisions of our lives."
Karen Trott & Peter Herdrich
Adoptive parents of a baby girl from China
New York, New York
"Every single WACAP staff person was outgoing, polite, wonderful,
personal and attentive. The staff members were extremely
knowledgeable about the children that I adopted and went
out of their way for our family."
Dr. Jerri Jenista
Adoptive parent of five children with special needs
from India
Ann Arbor, Michigan
"Our experience in Romania was smooth and very well organized.
While parents from other adoption agencies encountered problems,
we did not. WACAP has a worldwide professional reputation.
The Romanian embassy even told us that they love to handle
WACAP adoptions!"
Bernie Taflan
Adoptive parent of a boy from Romania
Bloomington, Illinois
"WACAP does a great job. It is fair, honest and encouraging.
It respects adoptive parents and allows us to feel good
and positive about ourselves. It accepts us as we are."
Christine Conklin
Adoptive mother of a boy from the United States
"WACAP has always delivered more than they promised."
Elizabeth Moore
Adoptive mother of a baby girl from China
New York, New York
"The highlight of our trip to Russia was interacting with
other families and seeing the reaction of each child as
they were united with their adoptive parents."
Michael Lackey
Adoptive parent of a girl from Russia
Austin, Texas
"No written sentiment can convey the depth of our thanks
for WACAP's efforts to produce our family. But, we would
like to state simply that we smile every day now as parents
of these gifted children because of your collective efforts."
Martin White & Christine Michael
Adoptive parents of four older children from Thailand,
Colombia and Ecuador
Salem, New York
"WACAP serves each family personally, creating a team, working
together to bring a child home. Every day at WACAP, wonderful
adoptive families open their hearts to a child and make
a commitment for a lifetime."
Lillian Thogersen
Chief Executive Officer, WACAP
Seattle, Washington
"To succeed in WACAP's mission of serving children in need,
one child at a time, we provide each family with the best
possible services throughout the adoption process."
Barbara Knowles
Former Assistant Executive Director—Programs, WACAP
Seattle, Washington