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Full Resource Name:
State of Missouri: Childrens Division: Pike County
Address
1610 Business Highway 54 West
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(572) 324-2243
Description:
Services include Foster Home Licensing, 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
Childrens Division
DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES
STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: CHILDREN'S DIVISION
STATE OF MISSOURI: CHILDREN'S DIVISION: LINCOLN AND PIKE COUNTY
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 11, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1610 Business Highway 54 West
Bowling Green, MO 63334
Contacts
Nichole Orf
Primary Contact
Circuit Manager
(572) 324-2243
Phone Numbers
Main
(572) 324-2243
Child Abuse and Neglect Hot Line
(800) 392-3738
Child Abuse Hot Line Outside Missouri
(573) 751-3448
Legal Status:
State
Services
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Description
Provides evaluation of the child's needs prior to placements, and arrangements for care of the child prior to the child's adoptive placement and to the approval of the adoptive family.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
Children in the custody of Children's Division who can legally be adopted without charges or any family (parent at least 21 years of age)
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Pike County in Missouri
Geography Served
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Description
Assists families and children in their own homes when a child abuse or neglect investigation is indicated, or services are needed. 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 to qualify - Services are also provided to families who voluntarily seek help
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call to Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Pike County in Missouri
Geography Served
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Description
24 Hour confidential telephone line that accepts reports of child abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Hours
24 Hours
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Pike County in Missouri
Geography Served
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Description
Visitation will be arranged for parents or families to visit their child(ren) per the conditions of the court order.
Hours
According to the court order
Required Documents
Court Order
Eligibility
Parents who are seeking to regain custody of their children, or who are in need of supervised visitation with their children or families who are involved in child abuse/neglect investigations and subsequent court rulings
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Court order referral
Languages
English
Service Area
Pike County in Missouri
Geography Served
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Description
Provides assessment of the initial child abuse referral, consultation with the family to determine the problem and emergency placement services if the child is removed from the family.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Pike County in Missouri
Geography Served
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Description
Individuals or families needing to place their child(ren) into foster care.
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
Pike County in Missouri
Geography Served
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Description
Seeks individuals, couples and families who are willing to become foster parents for the children in state custody.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
Possible foster parents must be age 21 years and older - Must pass a criminal background check and home inspection
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Pike County in Missouri
Geography Served
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