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Foster Parent/Family Recruitment | State of Missouri Children's Division: Carter County

HCR 2 Box 2270, Van Buren, MO 63965

Eligibility

Anyone 21 years and older who can pass a criminal background check, the family registry (child abuse & neglect background check), and home inspection..

Required documents

Call for details

Hours

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

573-323-4494
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Fax

866-748-7047
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School Violence Hotline

888-373-7888
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Human Trafficking Hotline

866-313-9960
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Children's Division Headquarters

800-392-3738
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Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline

573-323-4201
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Main

Languages

English

Application process

Call to apply Apply in person

Fees

No fees

Service area

Carter county in Missouri

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.

Last Assured

04/14/2025

Providing organization

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.