State of Missouri: Children's Division: Shelby County
Address
306 East Main Street
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 663-2550
Description:
Agency providing children's protective services in Macon and Shelby Counties in Missouri. Services include foster home licensing, child custody/visitation assistance, adoption evaluation/placement, case/care management, foster home placement, and foster parent/family recruitment.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
July 31, 2023
Address Listings
P.O. Box
PO Box 159
Shelbyville, MO 63469
Physical (Primary)
306 East Main Street
Shelbyville, MO 63469
Contacts
Intake Personnel
Contact Person
(573) 663-2550
Phone Numbers
Main
(573) 663-2550
Child Abuse & Neglect Hot Line
(800) 392-3738
Fax
(573) 633-2243
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 for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Shelby County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
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Description
Assists families and children in their own homes when a child abuse or neglect investigation is indicated, or services are needed. 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
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Shelby County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Shelby County
- Shelby 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
Call For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Shelby County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Shelby County
- Shelby 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 or text for service
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call (800) 392-3738 For Service - Text Telephone Number: (800) 669-8689 For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Shelby County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Shelby County
- Shelby 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 for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Shelby County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Shelby County
- Shelby 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 Only
Service Area
Shelby County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Shelby County
- Shelby 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 and Neglect Background Check), and Home Inspection
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Shelby County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Shelby County
- Shelby County
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