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

2110 South Springfield, Bolivar, MO 65613

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
800-392-3738
Voice·

Child Abuse & Neglect Hot Line

417-326-6241
Voice·

Main

417-777-8134
Fax·

Fax

Languages
English
Application process
Call Or Come In To Apply
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Polk 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 DFS Division of Family Services STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES:CHILDREN'S DIVISION
Last Assured
10/16/2025
Providing organization
STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION DALLAS BENTON HICKORY POLK AND WEBSTER COUNTY
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