State of Missouri: Childrens Division: Marion and Ralls County

Address

3055 Holman Drive
Hannibal, MO 63401

(573) 406-6941

www.dss.mo.gov/cd/

Description:

Agency providing child custody/visitation assistance, adoption evaluation/placement, case/care management, foster home placement, foster parent/family recruitment and children's protective services.

ALSO KNOWN AS

DFS
DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES
STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES:CHILDREN'S DIVISION

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

October 2, 2024

Address Listings

P.O. Box

PO Box 590
Hannibal, MO 63401

Physical (Primary)

3055 Holman Drive
Hannibal, MO 63401

Contacts

Intake Personnel

Primary Contact

(573) 406-6941

Phone Numbers

Main

(573) 406-6941

Child Abuse and Neglect Hot Line

(800) 392-3738

Fax

(573) 248-2551

Legal Status:

State Government

Accessibility:

Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access

Description

Services are offered for children and parents involved in the adoption process. These include the evaluation of the child's needs prior to placement, and arrangements for care of the child prior to the child's adoptive placement and to the approval of the adoptive family. Also, special activities are provided to help adoptive parents and children adjust to the new family situation.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call for Details

Eligibility

- Children in the custody of CD who are legally available for adoption - A family (parent at least 21 years of age) or individual (age 21 years and over) in Missouri may be considered as a prospective adoptive family

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or Apply In Person

Languages

English

Service Area

Marion and Ralls County in Missouri

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Missouri
    • Marion County
      • Ralls County
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      Description

      Family-centered Services are provided to families and children in their own homes when a child abuse or neglect investigation/family assessment response determination is preponderance of evidence, unsubstantiated-preventive services indicated, or services needed. These services are also provided to families who voluntarily seek help. Family-centered Services include a range of treatment and support services and are provided, as appropriate to the case treatment plan.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

      Required Documents

      No Documentation Required

      Eligibility

      - Families brought to the attention of the Children's Division by a community concern - Must have children under the age of 18 years

      Fees

      No Fees

      Intake Procedure

      Call Or Apply In Person

      Languages

      English

      Service Area

      Marion and Ralls Counties in Missouri

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Missouri
        • Marion County
          • Ralls County
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Parents who are seeking to regain custody of their children, or who are in need of supervised visitation with their children, may access the services of the Children's Division through a court order from the county/state of the custody's jurisdiction. Visitation will be arranged per the conditions of the court order. These services are also available to families who are involved in child abuse/neglect investigations and subsequent court rulings.

          Hours

          According to the Court Order

          Required Documents

          Current Court Order

          Eligibility

          No Restrictions

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          Referral Required

          Languages

          English

          Service Area

          Marion and Ralls counties in Missouri

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Missouri
            • Marion County
              • Ralls County
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              Description

              Accepts confidential reports of suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Reports are received through a toll-free telephone line which is answered seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

              Hours

              24 Hours

              Required Documents

              No Documentation Required

              Eligibility

              No Restrictions

              Fees

              No Fees

              Intake Procedure

              Call Toll Free at 1-800-392-3738 - Persons calling from outside Missouri should dial 573-751-3448 - Text telephone number: 1-800-669-8689

              Languages

              English

              Service Area

              Marion and Ralls Counties in Missouri

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Missouri
                • Marion County
                  • Ralls County
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6500.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  Individuals or families needing to place their child(ren) into foster care should contact the office to discuss options. Also, receives and reviews applications for families who would like to adopt or foster a child(ren).

                  Hours

                  Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

                  Required Documents

                  Call for Details

                  Eligibility

                  Call for details

                  Fees

                  No Fees

                  Intake Procedure

                  Call To Apply

                  Languages

                  English

                  Service Area

                  Marion and Ralls Counties in Missouri

                  Geography Served

                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                  • Missouri
                    • Monroe County
                      • Ralls County
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                      Description

                      The Children's Division actively seeks individuals and couples who are willing to become foster parents for the children in the State's custody. Prospective foster parents take a total of 27 hours of training on five competencies necessary to work with the children in CD custody and their families.

                      Hours

                      Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

                      Required Documents

                      Call for Details

                      Eligibility

                      - Individuals 21 years and older - Must pass a criminal background check, the family registry (child abuse & neglect background check), and home inspection

                      Fees

                      No Fees

                      Intake Procedure

                      Call Or Apply In Person

                      Languages

                      English

                      Service Area

                      Marion and Ralls Counties in Missouri

                      Geography Served

                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                      • Missouri
                        • Marion County
                          • Ralls County
                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2400.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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