Foster Parent/Family Recruitment | State of Missouri Children's Division: Howell County
3415 Division Drive, West Plains, MO 65775
Eligibility
Anyone 21 years and older who can pass a criminal background check, the family registry (child abuse & neglect background check), and home inspection..
Required documents
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Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
888-373-7888
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417-256-7128
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866-748-7047
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School Violence Hotline
866-313-9960
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Children's Division Headquarters
417-853-4325
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Main
800-392-3738
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Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
To access this service, contact:
Agency Email
Shawn Bentley (Circuit Manager)
Websitehttps://www.dss.mo.gov/cd/
Languages
English
Application process
Call to apply
Apply in person
Fees
No fees
Service area
Howell county in Missouri
County offices providing 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.
Last Assured
04/08/2026
Data provided by
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
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STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION HOWELL COUNTY
County offices providing 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.