Adoption Evaluation/Placement | State of Missouri: Childrens Division: Jefferson County
10325 Business 21, Suite 200, Hillsboro, MO 63050
Eligibility
Children in the custody of Children's Division who are legally free for adoption and any family (parent at least 21 years of age) or single person (age 21 years and older) in Missouri may be considered as a prospective adoptive family
Required documents
Will be instructed on documents needed when contacting the office
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
800-392-3738
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Child Abuse and Neglect Hot Line
636-797-9781
Fax·
Fax
573-751-3448
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Child Abuse Hotline Outside Missouri
636-797-9636
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Languages
English
Application process
Call Or Apply In Person
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Jefferson County in Missouri
Provides child protective services and family centered services to the public. Services include child custody/visitation assistance, adoption evaluation/placement, case/care management, foster home placement, foster parent/family recruitment, children's protective services and child abuse hotlines.
Last Assured
01/06/2026
Data provided by
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
What's Here
Providing organization
STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION JEFFERSON COUNTY
Provides child protective services and family centered services to the public. Services include child custody/visitation assistance, adoption evaluation/placement, case/care management, foster home placement, foster parent/family recruitment, children's protective services and child abuse hotlines.
ALSO KNOWN AS
STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: CHILDREN'S DIVISION
STATE OF MISSOURI: CHILDREN'S DIVISION: JEFFERSON COUNTY
DFS
DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES