Foster Home Licensing | State of Missouri Children's Division: Carter County
Provides foster home licensing for those interested in becoming a foster home
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
Website
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
Carter county in Missouri
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.