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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Jul 09, 2015
They really need to work on how they speak to ppl
Jun 17, 2015
This place is just horrible.They loose ya mail that you put in the box.You have to sit a hour n a half for them to call your number,then another hour n a half for your name to be called.So you spend 3 hours their just to talk to someone for 10 minutes.But the guy who desk is in the middle of the floor say"THEIR WILL BE A 2-4HOUR WAIT"smdh....
May 21, 2015
This place is just plain out horrible. Slow service, They constantly make mistakes that you have to tell them to correct, you can never reach your case worker on their phone, and they do not mail important information that needs mailed even when it is time sensitive. I honestly wish they would just fire everyone in that office and hire people that can manage to correctly do their jobs!!
Feb 20, 2015
Impossible to talk to an actual person by telephone. I called about re-certification & they have my information wrong. Welfare sucks & St. Louis-style welfare sucks terribly.
Jan 23, 2015
This is a f$#ked place if you needing help you get hurr be ready to stay fo at least 4 hours or better to just be seen for only 10 mins tops