Missouri Adoption and Foster Care Services
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Contact Information
1704 Christy Ct
Jefferson City, MO 65101
United States
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Jefferson City, MO 65101
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What is the role of a foster parent?
Foster parents are an invaluable part of a team that works to ensure the health and safety of children needing a nurturing home. Missouri always looks for foster parents to provide safe and caring temporary homes for children whose families cannot care for them.
Who can become a foster parent?
Many people think you must be married or own a home, but that is untrue. If your housing and income are stable and meet licensure standards, and there is room in your home and heart for more family members, you could become a foster parent.
In Missouri, you must:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Complete a child abuse/neglect check and criminal record check, including fingerprints
- Be in good health, both physically and mentally
- Have a stable income
The child welfare system aims to protect children and provide services to help them stay at home. When the court decides that staying home is not in the child's best interest, they may be placed in out-of-home care—also known as foster care.
Foster families provide safe and caring temporary homes for children while their family works toward their goals and reunification. Children in foster care also have a team that works for them to help protect them and their rights, including the opportunity to participate in activities they are interested in.
Services and information
- Kinship / Relative Care
- Non Related Kin (NRKIN)
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Foster parents receive a maintenance payment to help cover some of the care costs of raising a child. The rate parents receive varies depending on the child's age and their special needs. Foster children also receive a clothing allowance, covering their medical needs.
The Missouri Department of Social Services website shows you the latest rates.
However, these maintenance payments aren't always enough. Everything from school supplies to toys can cut into that budget. Many businesses and organizations are stepping up to help cover the gaps and assist foster families.
Foster Together provides a walk-in shopping service for foster children free of charge. Kids can find new and like-new clothing, toys, car seats, and more.
Foster parents caring for younger children can look to Nurses for Newborns, which provides health assessments, screenings, education, and more support.
Another valuable resource is respite care, which gives foster parents a break when needed. Respite foster care is a temporary service offered by other trained foster families. It's also useful in the event of an emergency situation.
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