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.

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

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.