Foster Parent/Family Recruitment | State of Missouri Children's Division: Cape Girardeau and Perry Counties
471 Siemers Drive, Suite A, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
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
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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
573-290-5707
Fax·
Fax
573-290-5239
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Main
888-373-7888
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Human Trafficking Hotline
Website
https://www.dss.mo.gov/cd/Languages
English
Application process
Call to apply
Apply in person
Fees
No fees
Service area
Cape Girardeau and Perry counties 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
04/08/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION CAPE GIRARDEAU AND PERRY COUNTIES
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.