### Question
What does qualified adoption agency mean?


### Answer
**Qualified adoption agency** has the following meaning in *14 U.S.C. § 2903*:

> any of the following:


(A) A State or local government agency which has responsibility under State or local law for child placement through adoption

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 2903*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 29-COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD CARE, AND HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-COAST GUARD FAMILIES**

