Adoption Evaluation/Placement | State of Missouri Children's Division:
Eligibility
Children in the custody of CD who are legally free for adoption. Any family (parent at least 21 years of age) or single person (21 and over) in Missouri may be considered as a prospective adoptive family..
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Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
800-392-3738
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Website
https://www.dss.mo.gov/cd/Languages
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Application process
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Fees
No fees
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
04/06/2025
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STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION
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.