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Children's Protective Services | State of Missouri: Children's Division: Barton County

501 West 13th Street, Lamar, MO 64759

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Hours

24 Hours
417-682-6669
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Fax

800-392-3738
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Child Abuse & Neglect Hot Line

417-682-3531
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Languages

English

Application process

Toll Free: 1-800-392-3738 Persons calling from outside Missouri should dial 573-751-3448. Text telephone number: 1-800-669-8689.

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Service area

Barton County in Missouri
Oversees the administration of Children and Family Services to the citizens of the State of Missouri. County offices provide 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. Barton County, Missouri DRIVING DIRECTIONS Information Not Provided by Agency ALSO KNOWN AS STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES:CHILDREN'S DIVISION DFS Division of Family Services

Last assured

10/14/2025

Providing organization

STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION BARTON CEDAR DADE AND VERNON COUNTY
Agency providing children's services in Barton, Cedar, Dade and Vernon Counties 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 DFS Division of Family Services STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES:CHILDREN'S DIVISION