Children's Protective Services | Missouri Children's Division - Cooper County
Resource Name:Children's Protective Services | Missouri Children's Division - Cooper County
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Hours
24 Hours
660-530-5307
Voice
·Main
660-530-5797
Fax
·Fax
Website
https://www.dss.mo.gov/cdApplication process
- Toll Free: 1-800-392-3738
- Persons calling from outside Missouri should dial 573-751-3448
- Text telephone number: 1-800-669-8689
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Cooper and Pettis Counties
Missouri Children's Division focuses on adoption, foster care, and the wellness and protection of Missouri children.
Last Assured
09/15/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
The Department of Social Services is responsible for coordinating programs to provide public assistance to children and their parents, access to health care, child support enforcement assistance and to provide specialized assistance to troubled youth. While many programs give needed financial assistance and services, other units work toward reducing financial dependency of the citizens on government.