State of Missouri: Children's Division: McDonald County

Address

929 North Business Highway 71
Anderson, MO 64831

(417) 845-6951

www.dss.mo.gov/cd/

Description:

Provides children's services for McDonald 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.

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:

December 12, 2023

Address Listings

Mailing

PO Box 500
Anderson, MO 64831

Physical (Primary)

929 North Business Highway 71
Anderson, MO 64831

Contacts

Brandi Parris

Primary Contact

(417) 845-6951

brandi.parris@dss.mo.gov

Intake Personnel

(417) 845-6951

Phone Numbers

Main

(417) 845-6951

Child Abuse & Neglect Hot Line

(800) 392-3738

Fax

(417) 845-1217

Legal Status:

Governmental

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 in Person To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Mcdonald County in Missouri

Geography Served

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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 to qualify

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call Or Apply in Person For Service

    Languages

    English

    Service Area

    Mcdonald County in Missouri

    Geography Served

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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

      Mcdonald County in Missouri

      Geography Served

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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

        Mcdonald County in Missouri

        Geography Served

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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

          McDonald County in Missouri

          Geography Served

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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

            McDonald County in Missouri

            Geography Served

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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-Fr: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 or Apply in Person

              Languages

              English

              Service Area

              Mcdonald 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.

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