Foster Parent/Family Recruitment | State of Missouri: Children's Division: Barton County
501 West 13th Street, Lamar, MO 64759
Eligibility
Anyone 21 years and older who can pass a criminal background check, the family registry (child abuse & neglect background check), and home inspection.. Females served, ages 21 to 150. Males served, ages 21 to 150.
Required documents
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Hours
Mon-Fr:8:00am to 5:00pm
To access this service, contact:
Intake Personnel
Websitehttps://www.dss.mo.gov/cd/
Languages
English
Application process
Call Or Come In To Apply
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Barton County in Missouri
Oversees the administration of Children and Family Services to the citizens of the State of Missouri. County offices provide child protective services and family centered services to the public. 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.
Barton County, Missouri
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ALSO KNOWN AS
STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES:CHILDREN'S DIVISION
DFS
Division of Family Services
Last Assured
10/14/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
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Providing organization
STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION BARTON CEDAR DADE AND VERNON COUNTY
Agency providing children's services in Barton, Cedar, Dade and Vernon Counties 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