Foster Home Licensing | State of Missouri Children's Division: Dent County

Provides foster home licensing for those interested in becoming a foster home

Date of Last Formal Update

04/14/2025

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

800 West Scenic Rivers Boulevard, Salem, MO 65560

Hours

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

Application process

Submit an application for a foster parent licensed in person or online

Fee

No fees

Required documents

Criminal background check Proof of income

Eligibility

Be at least 21 years old Have a stable income pass a background check Good physical and metal health

Languages

English

Service area

Dent County, MO

Agency info

STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION DENT 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.