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

929 North Business Highway 71, Anderson, MO 64831

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-Fr:8:00am to 5:00pm
417-845-6951
Voice·

Main

417-845-1217
Fax·

Fax

800-392-3738
Voice·

Child Abuse & Neglect Hot Line

Languages

English

Application process

Call To Apply or Apply in Person

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Mcdonald County in Missouri
Provides children's services for McDonald County in Missouri. 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. ALSO KNOWN AS DSS DFS Division of Family Services STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES:CHILDREN'S DIVISION

Last assured

12/08/2025

Providing organization

STATE OF MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MCDONALD COUNTY
Agency providing children's services in McDonald County, Missouri. Provides children's services for McDonald County in Missouri. 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. ALSO KNOWN AS DSS DFS Division of Family Services STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES:CHILDREN'S DIVISION