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Foster Parent/Family Recruitment | State of Missouri: Children's Division: Barton County

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Resource Name:Foster Parent/Family Recruitment | State of Missouri: Children's Division: Barton County

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 DRIVING DIRECTIONS Information Not Provided by Agency ALSO KNOWN AS STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES:CHILDREN'S DIVISION DFS Division of Family Services

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

Call For Details

Hours

Mon-Fr:8:00am to 5:00pm

Additional Contact Information

Languages

English

Application process

Call Or Come In To Apply

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Barton County in Missouri

address

501 West 13th Street, Lamar, MO 64759

417-682-3531

Voice

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Main

417-682-6669

Fax

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Fax

800-392-3738

Voice

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Child Abuse & Neglect Hot Line

Last Assured

10/14/2025

Data provided by

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211