Children's Protective Services | Missouri Children's Division - Bates County
611 West Fort Scott St, Butler, MO 64730
Eligibility
No restrictions
Required documents
None
Hours
MTTh 8am-5pm, F 9am -5pm, W appointments and accept walk-ins
Websitehttps://www.dss.mo.gov/cd
Languages
Translation services available
Application process
Call or visit location
Fees
None
Service area
Bates County, MO
Children's Division focuses on the wellness and protection of Missouri children.
Last Assured
09/15/2025
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.