Foster Parent/Family Recruitment | State of Missouri: Children's Division: Polk 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 custody and their families.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/15/2024

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

2110 South Springfield, Bolivar, MO 65613

Hours

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

Voice

417-326-6241

Main

Application process

Call Or Come In To Apply

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Anyone 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

Polk County in Missouri

Agency info

STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION DALLAS BENTON HICKORY POLK AND WEBSTER COUNTY

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. ALSO KNOWN AS DFS Division of Family Services STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES:CHILDREN'S DIVISION