State of Missouri: Childrens Division Knox and Lewis County
Address
500 South Washington Street
Monticello, MO 63457
(573) 767-5284
Description:
Provides child protective services and family centered services to the public. Services include child custody assistance, adoptions evaluation/placement, case/care management, foster home placement and recruitment, children's protective services and child abuse hotlines.
ALSO KNOWN AS
DFS
DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES
STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: CHILDREN'S DIVISION
STATE OF MISSOURI: CHILDREN'S DIVISION: LEWIS, KNOX AND ADAIR COUNTY
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 27, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
500 South Washington Street
Monticello, MO 63457
P.O. Box
PO Box 66
Monticello, MO 63457
Contacts
Traci Lawrence
Primary Contact
Circuit Manager
(573) 767-5284
Phone Numbers
Main
(573) 767-5284
Child Abuse and Neglect Hot Line
(800) 392-3738
Child Abuse and Neglect Hot Line Outside Missouri
(573) 751-3448
Fax
(573) 767-5368
Legal Status:
State
Services
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Description
Offers the evaluation of the child's needs prior to placement, and arrangements for care of the child prior to the child's adoptive placement and to the approval of the adoptive family. Also, special activities are provided to help adoptive parents and children adjust to the new family situation.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
Children in the custody of Children's Division who are legally free for adoption and any family (parent at least 21 years of age) or single person (age 21 years and older) in Missouri may be considered as a prospective adoptive family
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call To Apply - Apply In Person
Languages
English
Service Area
Lewis and Knox Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Knox County
- Lewis County
- Knox County
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Description
Family-centered services are provided to families and children in their own homes when a child abuse or neglect investigation/family assessment response determination is preponderance of evidence, unsubstantiated-preventive services indicated, or services needed. Services include a range of treatment and support services and are provided, as appropriate to the case treatment plan.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Families brought to the attention of the Children's Division by a community concern - Must have children under the age of 18 years to qualify - Services are also provided to families who voluntarily seek help
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call To Apply - Apply In Person
Languages
English
Service Area
Lewis and Knox Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Knox County
- Lewis County
- Knox County
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Description
The Children's Division Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline Unit (CA/NHU): Accepts confidential reports of suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation, reports are received through a toll-free telephone line which is answered seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Hours
24 Hours
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Any person may report, and anonymous reports are accepted from individuals who are not mandated by occupation to report
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (800) 392-3738 for service
Languages
English
Service Area
Lewis and Knox Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Knox County
- Lewis County
- Knox County
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Description
Visitation will be arranged for parents or families to visit their child(ren) per the conditions of the court order.
Hours
According to the court order
Required Documents
Current Court Order
Eligibility
Parents who are seeking to regain custody of their children, or who are in need of supervised visitation with their children or families who are involved in child abuse/neglect investigations and subsequent court rulings
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Court order referral from the county/state of the custody's jurisdiction
Languages
English
Service Area
Lewis and Knox Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Knox County
- Lewis County
- Knox County
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Description
Provides assessment of the initial child abuse referral, assignment of an appropriate response time, consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem and emergency placement services if the child is removed from the family by the police.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Lewis and Knox Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Knox County
- Lewis County
- Knox County
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Description
Individuals or families needing to place their child(ren) into foster care should contact the office to discuss options. Also, receives and reviews applications for families who would like to adopt or foster a child(ren).
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
Call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Lewis and Knox Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Knox County
- Lewis County
- Knox County
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Description
The Children's Division actively seeks individuals and couples who are willing to become foster parents for the children in the State's custody. Prospective foster parents take a total of 27 hours of training on five competencies necessary to work with the children in CD (Children's Division) custody and their families.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
Prospective foster parents must be age 21 years and older who can pass a criminal background check, the family registry (child abuse & neglect background check), and home inspection
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call To Apply - Apply In Person
Languages
English
Service Area
Lewis and Knox Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Knox County
- Lewis County
- Knox County
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