Our Accreditations
 Our Hague Accreditation signifies that CHI meets an international standard of practice based upon a treaty, the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. The Hague Convention has been ratified by 2 of the countries Children’s Hope works with for international adoption – China and Colombia (and likely Vietnam when it reopens). The treaty establishes protection for children, birth parents and adoptive parents while it also endorses the concept of international adoption as a means for homeless children to receive permanent, loving families. This accreditation is issued by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and requires that all US State Department standards have been met.
 Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) is an accreditation agency dedicated to helping Christian ministries earn the public’s trust through adherence to seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship. Founded in 1979, it is comprised of over 2,000 evangelical Christian organizations, which qualify for tax-exempt, nonprofit status and receive tax-deductible contributions to support their work.
ECFA’s Standards of Responsible Stewardship focus on board governance, financial transparency, integrity in fund-raising, and proper use of charity resources.
 Combined Federal Campaign Charity
Children’s Hope International Foundation is thrilled to have received approval for inclusion in the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). As a listed CFC Charity, Children’s Hope International Foundation will be one of the charitable organizations available for automatic monthly payroll deductions for Federal employees.
The Children’s Hope CFC code will remain 10856. During the CFC sign-up campaign this fall, federal employees can list 10856 to give to the Children’s Hope projects providing hope for orphans and poor children through education, nutrition, and medical care; impacting the lives of thousands in China, Ethiopia, Russia, Colombia, Vietnam and India.
Memberships
 Joint Council on International Children's Servies (JCICS) is one of the oldest and largest child welfare organizations, and a leading voice on intercountry children’s services. With a mission to advocate on behalf of children in need of permanent, safe and loving families, Joint Council promotes ethical child welfare practices, strengthens professional standards and educates adoptive families, social service professionals and government representatives throughout the world. Children's Hope is proud to be a member and work hand in hand with international child welfare agencies, child advocacy groups, parent support groups and international medical clinics, nationwide, to address the critical issue of parentless children and creating permanent solutions.
 Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Children's Hope International meets the Better Business Bureau's Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability. All charities that "meet standards" undergo significant evaluation by the Better Business Bureau, which involves rigorous scrutiny of a charity’s governance, effectiveness, finances and solicitations and informational materials. The standards go beyond what government regulators require.
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