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Foster Parent/Family Recruitment | State of Missouri: Childrens Division: Jefferson County

10325 Business 21, Suite 200, Hillsboro, MO 63050

Eligibility

Prospective foster parents must be age 21 years and older who can pass a criminal background check, the family registry (child abuse & neglect background check), and home inspection

Required documents

Will be instructed on documents needed when contacting the office

Hours

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

573-751-3448
Voice·

Child Abuse Hotline Outside Missouri

636-797-9636
Voice·

Main

800-392-3738
Voice·

Child Abuse and Neglect Hot Line

636-797-9781
Fax·

Fax

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

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