State of Missouri: Childrens Division: Livingston County

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 Details

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 for Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Livingston County in Missouri

Geography Served

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

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 for Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Livingston County in Missouri

Geography Served

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

According to the court order

Required Documents

Current Court Order

Eligibility

Open to anyone who needs assistance

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Referral Required

Languages

English

Service Area

Livingston County in Missouri

Geography Served

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

No Documentation Required

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

Livingston County in Missouri

Geography Served

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

Call for Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Livingston County in Missouri

Geography Served

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

Call for Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Livingston County in Missouri

Geography Served

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 Details

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 for Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Livingston County in Missouri

Geography Served