Adoption Evaluation/Placement | State of Missouri: Children's Division: Franklin County

Services are offered for children and parents involved in the adoption process. These include the evaluation of the child's needs prior to placement, and arrangements for care of the child prior to the child's adoptive placement and to the approval of the adoptive family. Also, special activities are provided to help adoptive parents and children adjust to the new family situation.

Date of Last Formal Update

03/14/2025

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

1 Liberty Plaza, Union, MO 63084

Hours

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

Voice

636-584-6638

Main

Application process

Call for Service

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

Call for Details

Eligibility

Children in the custody of CD who are legally free for adoption. Any family (parent at least 21 years of age) or single person (21 and over) in Missouri may be considered as a prospective adoptive family..

Languages

English

Service area

Franklin County in Missouri

Agency info

STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION FRANKLIN COUNTY

Oversees the administration of children and family services to the citizens of the State of Missouri. Services include Foster Home Licensing, Child Custody/Visitation Assistance, Adoption Evaluation/Placement, Case/Care Management, Foster Home Placement, Foster Parent/Family Recruitment, and Children's Protective Services.