Foster Parent/Family Recruitment | State of Missouri: Childrens Division Knox and Lewis County
500 South Washington Street, Monticello, MO 63457
Eligibility
Prospective foster parents must be age 21 years and older who can pass a criminal background check, the family registry (child abuse & neglect background check), and home inspection
Required documents
Call for Details
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
573-767-5284
Voice·
Main
800-392-3738
Voice·
Child Abuse and Neglect Hot Line
573-751-3448
Voice·
Child Abuse and Neglect Hot Line Outside Missouri
573-767-5368
Fax·
Fax
To access this service, contact:
Traci Lawrence (Circuit Manager)
Languages
English
Application process
- Call To Apply
- Apply In Person
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Lewis and Knox Counties in Missouri
Provides child protective services and family centered services to the public. Services include child custody assistance, adoptions evaluation/placement, case/care management, foster home placement and recruitment, children's protective services and child abuse hotlines.
ALSO KNOWN AS
DFS
DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES
STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: CHILDREN'S DIVISION
STATE OF MISSOURI: CHILDREN'S DIVISION: LEWIS, KNOX AND ADAIR COUNTY
Last Assured
11/03/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
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Providing organization
STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION LEWIS KNOX AND ADAIR COUNTY
Provides child protective services and family centered services to the public. Services include child custody assistance, adoptions evaluation/placement, case/care management, foster home placement and recruitment, children's protective services and child abuse hotlines.
ALSO KNOWN AS
DFS
DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES
STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: CHILDREN'S DIVISION
STATE OF MISSOURI: CHILDREN'S DIVISION: LEWIS, KNOX AND ADAIR COUNTY