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When the court decides that staying home is not in the best interest of the child, they may be placed in out of home care—also known as foster care. Foster families provide safe and caring temporary homes for children while their family works towards their goals and reunification.
- Treatment Foster Care
Treatment Foster Care (TFC) is therapeutic services for...
- Respite Care
By providing respite care, you will be caring for a foster...
- Older Youth Program
Nationally, around 20,000 youth leave foster care each year...
- Child Care
The Missouri Child Care Subsidy Program increases access to...
- Treatment Foster Care
- Your Rights and Responsibilities
- Find A Foster Care Ambassador
- Forms
We appreciate you opening your heart and homes to children in need. We are here to offer information to assist, support, and connect you to the training and resources you need throughout your foster care journey. For more information about the rights and responsibilities of a foster parent, please review the Foster Parent Bill of Rights and Respons...
Ambassadorspartner with the Children’s Division (CD) by helping us recruit and retain Foster Parents. They are available to help mentor families and provide feedback to CD on policies and procedures. If you need advice, help or just need a person to talk to you may contact one of the Ambassadors. This interactive map will help find the Ambassador c...
The forms below are frequently needed by foster parents for reporting, reimbursement, and caregiving. For a more comprehensive list of forms, please visit eforms. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, reach out to your case worker. 1. Reimbursement Information 2. Medical Log (CD-265) 3. Court Caregiver Report 4. Foster Parent Travel Lo...
Learn more about foster care, out-of-home care and aftercare. Career Foster Parents Program. Families and individuals interested in providing care for children and youth with elevated needs must have a contract with the Children’s Division as a Contracted Level B resource provider. Older Youth Program. Nationally, 20,000 youth emancipate from ...
Welcome to myDSS | mydss.mo.gov. The Family Support Division is responsible for administering public assistance programs including SNAP, Temporary Assistance, Medicaid, childcare subsidy, child support, blind services and other basic needs. We can also help you with finding and keeping a job through our employment & job training programs.
If you have questions or comments regarding these forms or web page, please e-mail AskCD@dss.mo.gov.
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, you may submit an inquiry online or call us. For general inquiries and department directory, please call 1-877-942-2239. For information on becoming a foster parent, please call 1-833-7FOSTER. Visitor and Exchange Centers (VEC’s) in Topeka, Lawrence and Wichita. 1-833-7FOSTER
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Complete a child abuse and neglect check and criminal record check including fingerprints. Have a stable income. Live in an apartment, condominium or home as long as it meets licensing standards. Be willing to participate in and complete a free training and assessment process.
