State of Missouri: Children's Division: Mississippi and Scott County

Address

106 Arthur
Suite B
Sikeston, MO 63801

(573) 472-5826

www.dss.mo.gov/cd/

AKA:

DFS Division of Family Services

Description:

Agency providing children's services in Scott and Mississippi 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.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

April 23, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

106 Arthur
Suite B
Sikeston, MO 63801

Contacts

Intake Personnel

Primary Contact

(573) 472-5222

Phone Numbers

Main

(573) 472-5826

Child Abuse & Neglect Hot Line

(800) 392-3738

Fax

(573) 472-5832

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 to apply Apply in person

Languages

English

Service Area

Scott and Mississippi counties 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
    • Mississippi County
      • Scott 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 to apply Apply in person

      Languages

      English

      Service Area

      Scott and Mississippi counties 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
        • Mississippi County
          • Scott 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.

          Hours

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

          Required Documents

          Current court order

          Eligibility

          No restrictions

          Fees

          No fees

          Intake Procedure

          Referral required

          Languages

          English

          Service Area

          Scott and Mississippi counties 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
            • Mississippi County
              • Scott 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 details

              Eligibility

              No restrictions

              Fees

              No fees

              Intake Procedure

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

              Languages

              English

              Service Area

              Scott and Mississippi counties 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
                • Mississippi County
                  • Scott 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 details

                  Eligibility

                  Call for details

                  Fees

                  No fees

                  Intake Procedure

                  Call to apply

                  Languages

                  English

                  Service Area

                  Scott 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
                    • Mississippi County
                      • Scott 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 details

                      Eligibility

                      Call for details

                      Fees

                      No fees

                      Intake Procedure

                      Call to apply

                      Languages

                      English

                      Service Area

                      Scott and Mississippi counties 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
                        • Mississippi County
                          • Scott 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 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 to apply Apply in person

                          Languages

                          English

                          Service Area

                          Scott and Mississippi counties 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
                            • Mississippi County
                              • Scott County
                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2400.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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