; (iv) the State performs a prompt and cost-free eligibility assessment for every prospective parent who applies for a certificate, informs every eligible prospective parent of the licensed adoption and foster care providers in the participant’s catchment area, and may provide additional information to facilitate the prospective parent’s selection of a provider; (v) any State resident eligible to act as a foster parent or adoptive parent has an equal opportunity to obtain adoption or foster care related services from a provider who accepts the certificate described in section (c)(1); and (vi) when a qualified individual seeking adoption or foster care placement or related services is unable to obtain such services from a particular provider— (I) there is at least one other willing and qualified provider of such service in the same or adjacent catchment area that will serve all qualified individuals; (II) the provider gives an appropriate and timely referral to at least one alternative provider; (III) each referral is made in a manner consistent with applicable privacy laws and regulations; and (IV) the provider of adoption and foster care placement or related services notifies the State of any referral that is issued. (B) Protections for private agencies No State or local government may— (i) deny any licensed provider of adoption or foster care placement or related services the opportunity to participate in the certificate program prescribed by subsection (c)(1); (ii) deny any licensed provider of adoption or foster care placement or related services reasonable payment for services actually rendered in reliance on a certificate