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

601 East Highland, Suite 1, Nevada, MO 64772

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
417-448-1100
Voice·

Main

417-448-1348
Fax·

Fax

800-392-3738
Voice·

Child Abuse & Neglect Hot Line

Languages

English

Application process

Call Or Come In To Apply

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Vernon County in Missouri
Local Children's Division office providing services including 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. Vernon County ALSO KNOWN AS DFS Division of Family Services STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES:CHILDREN'S DIVISION

Last Assured

10/14/2025

Providing organization

STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION BARTON CEDAR DADE AND VERNON COUNTY
Agency providing children's services in Barton, Cedar, Dade and Vernon Counties 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