Missouri Department of Social Services
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Contact Information
3101 Chouteau Ave
St. Louis, MO 63103
United States
Online Contact Form
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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Aug 05, 2022
Literally applied for food stamp can’t get ahold of anyone the never answer
Jun 19, 2022
Wonderful
Jun 16, 2022
So people are really complaining about a dfs office. When your there to get free stuff from the government 🥱😒 stop playing with your self
Feb 15, 2022
I applied for SNAP and I did my interview on February 2nd and I received a letter in the mail but I have yet to receive my EBT card and it’s been more than 10 days, I can’t get a hold of any representative to answer my questions or to help me !
Feb 08, 2022
I think all White people should be aware of this. I am a Public Safety Officer for the county and city of St. Louis, while I was on duty this lady that was trying to get food stamps and a state employee got into an argument. I was told by several state employees that she had to go so I escorted her off of the property, she complied so there was no physical altercation. I'm the Officer that did my job and I'm the one that can no longer work at this facility but the Black Officer that sat there and did nothing the whole entire time can stay and be useless, miss Brown (the manager of this state facility) is 100% a racist.