Foster Parent/Family Recruitment | State of Missouri: Childrens Division: St. Louis City Wainwright Building
111 North 7th Street, Suite 350, Saint Louis, MO 63101
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 4:45pm
800-669-8689
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Child Abuse and Neglect Text Line
573-751-3448
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Child Abuse and Neglect Hot Line Outside Missouri
314-340-7007
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Children's Services Phone
314-340-7117
Fax·
Fax
314-340-7000
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Main
800-392-3738
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Child Abuse and Neglect Hot Line
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Languages
English
Application process
Call or Apply In Person
Fees
No Fees
Service area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Provides child protective services and family centered services to the public. Services include adoption evaluation/placement, case/care management, foster home placement, foster parent/family recruitment, children's protective services and child abuse hotlines.
ALSO KNOWN AS
STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: CHILDREN'S DIVISION
STATE OF MISSOURI: CHILDREN'S DIVISION: SAINT LOUIS CITY
DFS
DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES
Last Assured
06/24/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
What's Here
Providing organization
STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION ST LOUIS CITY
Provides child protective services and family centered services to the public. Services include adoption evaluation/placement, case/care management, foster home placement, foster parent/family recruitment, children's protective services and child abuse hotlines.
ALSO KNOWN AS
STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: CHILDREN'S DIVISION
STATE OF MISSOURI: CHILDREN'S DIVISION: SAINT LOUIS CITY
DFS
DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES