Adoption Evaluation/Placement | State of Missouri: Childrens Division: Jefferson County

Offers 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

04/24/2023

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

10325 Business 21, Hillsboro, MO 63050

Hours

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

Application process

Call Or Apply In Person

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

Will be instructed on documents needed when contacting the office

Eligibility

Children in the custody of Children's Division who are legally free for adoption and any family (parent at least 21 years of age) or single person (age 21 years and older) in Missouri may be considered as a prospective adoptive family

Languages

English

Service area

Jefferson County, MO

Agency info

STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION JEFFERSON COUNTY

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