Missouri Department of Social Services
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Contact Information
3101 Chouteau Ave
St. Louis, MO 63103
United States
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St. Louis, MO 63103
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-4:45 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-4:45 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Adoption in Missouri
There are many Missouri children in foster care who are unable to return to their biological parents and are in need of adoptive parents to provide a permanent home and a family to help them move forward in their life. We encourage all families who are willing to open their homes to assist children in need to learn more about adoption in Missouri. To meet a few of the children looking for a home, visit the Missouri Adoption Heart Gallery.
Who can become an adoptive 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
- Be willing to participate in and complete a free training and assessment process
- Be part of a professional team willing to voice perspectives and concerns
Services and information
- 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.
Ratings and Reviews
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May 23, 2023
I didn't have to wait long and was very grateful for the outcome of my business
Jan 10, 2023
You are better of not even wasting your time going here! They would rather spend time talking spending our tax dollars then helping a struggling person. If you have a SNAP interview you need to make sure you show up before noon because they are far to lazy to do it after then! Mind you I have called and tried completing the process multiple times waiting on hold 4 hours before being hung up on, tried setting up appointments, etc. I was there at 3pm and I am a single person and you can’t tell me that an interview would have taken 2 hours to complete.
Dec 03, 2022
Ok in/out 😎
Oct 19, 2022
I’ve never had a better experience at the Missouri License office and it’s all because of a very nice, beautiful lady named Callie! She was professional, thorough, and got the job done with a smile and such kindness that it made my visit a pure pleasure!!!
Sep 09, 2022
I've been holding for 2h & I followed thier suggestions. "Call early in the morning to avoid a long wait time". I've been moved lower in the que than when I began the call.
I'm following up with them because they claim a human is stealing my card. So I was told the card would be sent to my local office. 2.5w & nothing. I've had to reapply twice thus far because of the same card issues for over a year. I've come to accept that the program is intentionally setting humans up to die from starvation. Showing a complete lack of respect for disabled persons. I'm legally disabled and something tells me the state is violating the ADA. They shame our nation & our state out of prejudice towards the downtrodden.