Foster Parent/Family Recruitment | State of Missouri: Childrens Division Knox and Lewis County

The Children's Division actively seeks individuals and couples who are willing to become foster parents for the children in the State's custody. Prospective foster parents take a total of 27 hours of training on five competencies necessary to work with the children in CD (Children's Division) custody and their families.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/14/2024

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

500 South Washington Street, Monticello, MO 63457

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Application process

- Call To Apply - Apply In Person

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

Call for Details

Eligibility

Prospective foster parents must be age 21 years and older who can pass a criminal background check, the family registry (child abuse & neglect background check), and home inspection

Languages

English

Service area

Lewis County, MO Knox County, MO

Agency info

STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION LEWIS KNOX AND ADAIR COUNTY

Provides child protective services and family centered services to the public. Services include child custody assistance, adoptions evaluation/placement, case/care management, foster home placement and recruitment, children's protective services and child abuse hotlines. ALSO KNOWN AS DFS DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: CHILDREN'S DIVISION STATE OF MISSOURI: CHILDREN'S DIVISION: LEWIS, KNOX AND ADAIR COUNTY