State of Missouri: Children's Division: Moniteau County

Address

104 North Gerhart Road
California, MO 65018

(573) 796-3196

www.dss.mo.gov/cd/

AKA:

MONITEAU COUNTY DFS

Description:

Agency providing children's services in Moniteau County in Missouri. Services include foster home licensing, child custody/visitation assistance, adoption evaluation/placement, foster home placement, foster parent/family recruitment, children's protective services and case/care management

ALSO KNOWN AS
MONITEAU COUNTY DFS
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:

April 4, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

104 North Gerhart Road
California, MO 65018

Contacts

Dana Perkins

Primary Contact

Circuit Manager

(417) 532-3137 x240

Dana.B.Perkins@dss.mo.gov

Phone Numbers

Main

(573) 796-3196

Child Abuse & Neglect Hot Line

(800) 392-3738

Fax

(573) 796-3230

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 Come In To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Moniteau 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

    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 Come In For Service

    Languages

    English

    Service Area

    Moniteau 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

      Call for Details

      Intake Procedure

      Referral Required

      Languages

      English

      Service Area

      Moniteau 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 Details

        Eligibility

        No restrictions

        Fees

        Call for Details

        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

        Moniteau 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 Or Come In To Apply

          Languages

          English

          Service Area

          Moniteau County in Missouri

          Geography Served

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