Foster Home Licensing | State of Missouri Children's Division: Butler County
1903 Northwood Drive, Poplar Bluff, MO 63902
Eligibility
Be at least 21 years old
Have a stable income
pass a background check
Good physical and metal health
Required documents
Criminal background check
Proof of income
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
800-392-3738
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Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
866-313-9960
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Children's Division Headquarters
866-748-7047
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School Violence Hotline
888-373-7888
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Human Trafficking Hotline
Website
https://www.dss.mo.gov/cd/Languages
English
Application process
Submit an application for a foster parent licensed in person or online
Fees
No fees
Service area
Butler 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
04/06/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION BUTLER 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.