State of Missouri: Children's Division: Oregon County

(417) 778-7251

www.dss.mo.gov/cd/

AKA:

DFS Division of Family Services

Description:

Agency providing children's services in Oregon County 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.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

April 4, 2024

Address Listings

Physical

Highway 19 South
HC 64 Box 125
Alton, MO 65606

Contacts

Intake Personnel

Primary Contact

(417) 778-7251

Phone Numbers

Main

(417) 778-7251

Child Abuse & Neglect Hot Line

(800) 392-3738

Fax

(417) 778-6773

Description

Services are offered for children and parents involved in the adoption process. These include 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 Information

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..

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or apply in person

Languages

English

Service Area

Oregon County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Missouri
    • Nodaway County
      • Oregon County
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-0300.0350) and related services within the Service Tree.

      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. These services are also provided to families who voluntarily seek help. Family-centered 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

      Open to all 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..

      Fees

      No Fees

      Intake Procedure

      Call Or apply in person

      Languages

      English

      Service Area

      Oregon County

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Missouri
        • Nodaway County
          • Oregon County
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Parents who are seeking to regain custody of their children, or who are in need of supervised visitation with their children, may access the services of the Children's Division through a court order from the county/state of the custody's jurisdiction. Visitation will be arranged per the conditions of the court order. These services are also available to families who are involved in child abuse/neglect investigations and subsequent court rulings. AREA SERVED Nodaway County in Missouri SERVICE DESCRIPTION Parents who are seeking to regain custody of their children, or who are in need of supervised visitation with their children, may access the services of the Children's Division through a court order from the county/state of the custody's jurisdiction. Visitation will be arranged per the conditions of the court order. These services are also available to families who are involved in child abuse/neglect investigations and subsequent court rulings.

          Hours

          Mon - Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

          Required Documents

          Current Court Order

          Eligibility

          Open to anyone who needs assistance

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          Referral Required

          Languages

          English

          Service Area

          Oregon County

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Missouri
            • Nodaway County
              • Oregon County
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-3000.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

              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. Any person may report, and anonymous reports are accepted from individuals who are not mandated by occupation to report. Calls of concern can be made to each county office. Instructions may be given for the reporter to call the toll free number of the CA/NHU for the call to be made into a formal report.

              Hours

              24 Hours

              Required Documents

              Call for Information

              Eligibility

              Open to All.

              Fees

              No Fees

              Intake Procedure

              Toll Free: 1-800-392-3738 Persons calling from outside Missouri should dial 573-751-3448. Text telephone number: 1-800-669-8689.

              Languages

              English

              Service Area

              Oregon County

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Missouri
                • Nodaway County
                  • Oregon County
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6500.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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 Information

                  Eligibility

                  Call for Information

                  Fees

                  No Fees

                  Intake Procedure

                  Telephone for Service

                  Languages

                  English

                  Service Area

                  Oregon County in Missouri

                  Geography Served

                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                  • Missouri
                    • Oregon County
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DF-4500.2000-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    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 Information

                    Eligibility

                    Call for Information

                    Fees

                    No Fees

                    Intake Procedure

                    Telephone for Service

                    Languages

                    English

                    Service Area

                    Oregon County in Missouri

                    Geography Served

                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                    • Missouri
                      • Oregon County
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2400.1900) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      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 custody and their families.

                      Hours

                      Mon - Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

                      Required Documents

                      Call For Information

                      Eligibility

                      Anyone 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 Or apply in person

                      Languages

                      English

                      Service Area

                      Oregon County

                      Geography Served

                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                      • Missouri
                        • Nodaway County
                          • Oregon County
                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2400.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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