State of Missouri: Childrens Division: Marion and Ralls County
Address
3055 Holman Drive
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 406-6941
Description:
Agency providing 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
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 14, 2023
Address Listings
P.O. Box
PO Box 590
Hannibal, MO 63401
Physical (Primary)
3055 Holman Drive
Hannibal, MO 63401
Contacts
Intake Personnel
Primary Contact
(573) 406-6941
Phone Numbers
Main
(573) 406-6941
Child Abuse and Neglect Hot Line
(800) 392-3738
Fax
(573) 248-2551
Legal Status:
State Government
Accessibility:
Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access
Services
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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 available for adoption - A family (parent at least 21 years of age) or individual (age 21 years 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
Marion and Ralls County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Marion County
- Ralls County
- Marion 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. 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
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Apply In Person
Languages
English
Service Area
Marion and Ralls Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Marion County
- Ralls County
- Marion County
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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
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Referral Required
Languages
English
Service Area
Marion and Ralls counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Marion County
- Ralls County
- Marion County
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Description
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
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Toll Free at 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
Marion and Ralls Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Marion County
- Ralls County
- Marion 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
Marion and Ralls Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Monroe County
- Ralls County
- Monroe 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 custody and their families.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
- Individuals 21 years and older - Must 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
Marion and Ralls Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Marion County
- Ralls County
- Marion County
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