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6.14.13—WACAP is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for our newest adoption program in the Democratic Republic of Congo ... more

6.1.13—
As we honor the fathers in our lives in June, WACAP is making a special offer to families who submit their adoption applications by June 30. Families will save $100 ... more

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“Since we live in the Midwest, we’ve never met anyone from WACAP, but we feel like you’re all family.” ~ Brian & Carmen

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Accreditation & Awards

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

Adoption Excellence Award: 2008, Media/Public Awareness of Adoption from Foster Care
Angels in Adoption Award: 2004, Lillian Thogersen, CEO
Angels in Adoption Award: 2000, Janice Nielson, Former CEO

	Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services (COA) Accredited under the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption (2008, 2012) Accredited agency (1999)
	Joint Council on International Children’s Services (JCICS) Recognized Member (1994)
	Children's Charities of America (CCA) Member
	Independent Charities of America (ICA) The ICA awarded WACAP its Seal of Excellence, identifying us as one of the "Best Charities in America."
	The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute appointed Janice Neilson, former WACAP executive director, to its Practice and Research Advisory Committee (1997)

"Thank you for the help you and the staff of WACAP provided to me as we worked our way through the legal system…Thanks to all the staff of WACAP for the extraordinary help which has provided so much joy to our home. We are humbled by the blessing Grace has been to us." - Kelye