Foster Parent/Family Recruitment | State of Missouri Children's Division: Carter 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.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
04/14/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
HCR 2 Box 2270, Van Buren, MO 63965
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Voice
Website
Application process
Call to apply Apply in person
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
Carter County, MO
Agency info
STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION CARTER COUNTY
County offices providing child protective services and family-centered services to the public. 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.