State of Missouri: Children's Division: Cole County
Address
1716 Four Seasons Drive
Suite 104
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-6391
AKA:
MO CD-COLE
Description:
Agency providing children's services in Cole County, 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.
AKA
MO CD-COLE
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 14, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1716 Four Seasons Drive
Suite 104
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Contacts
Intake Personnel
Primary Contact
(573) 751-6391
Phone Numbers
Main
(573) 751-6391
Child Abuse & Neglect Hot Line
(800) 392-3738
Fax
(573) 526-4746
Legal Status:
Governmental
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 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 within
Languages
English
Service Area
Cole County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Cole County
- Cole 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
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 within for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Cole County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Cole County
- Cole 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
Open to Anyone who Needs Assistance
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Referral Required
Languages
English
Service Area
Cole County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Cole County
- Cole 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. 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
Cole County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Cole County
- Cole 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 Information
Eligibility
Call for Information
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Cole County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Cole County
- Cole 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 Information
Eligibility
Call for Information
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Cole County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Cole County
- Cole 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
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 within for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Cole County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Cole County
- Cole County
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