State of Missouri: Childrens Division: St. Louis County Jennings Service Center
Address
8501 Lucas and Hunt Road
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 877-2550
AKA:
Childrens Division: Saint Louis County Jennings Service Center
Description:
Provides child protective services and family centered services to the public. Services include adoption evaluation/placement, case/care management, foster home placement, foster parent/family recruitment, children's protective services and child abuse hotlines.
ALSO KNOWN AS
DFS
DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES
STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: CHILDREN'S DIVISION
STATE OF MISSOURI: CHILDREN'S DIVISION: SAINT LOUIS COUNTY
STATE OF MISSOURI: CHILDRENS DIVISION: SAINT LOUIS COUNTY
CHILDREN'S DIVISION: SAINT LOUIS COUNTY JENNINGS SERVICE CENTER
Hours:
- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:45pm
- Closed for federal and state holidays
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
July 30, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
8501 Lucas and Hunt Road
Saint Louis, MO 63136
Contacts
Pinkie Maxwell
Phone Numbers
Main
(314) 877-2550
Child Abuse and Neglect Hot Line
(800) 392-3738
Child Abuse and Neglect Hot Line Outside Missouri
(573) 751-3448
Child Abuse and Neglect Text Line
(800) 669-8689
Fax
(314) 877-2551
Legal Status:
State
Services
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Description
Offers 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 4:45pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Children in the custody of Children's Division who are legally free for adoption and any family (parent at least 21 years of age) or single person (age 21 years and older) in Missouri may be considered as a prospective adoptive family
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis 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. 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 4:45pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
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
St. Louis County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis County
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Description
The Children's Division Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline Unit (CA/NHU): 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
Any person may report, and anonymous reports are accepted from individuals who are not mandated by occupation to report
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 1 (800) 392-3738 for service - Persons calling from outside Missouri should call (573) 751-3448 - Text telephone number at 1 (800) 669-8689
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis County
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Description
Provides assessment of the initial child abuse referral, assignment of an appropriate response time, consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem and emergency placement services if the child is removed from the family by the police.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:45pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis County
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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 4:45pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis 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 (Children's Division) custody and their families.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:45pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Prospective foster parents must be age 21 years and older who can pass a criminal background check, the family registry (child abuse & neglect background check), and home inspection
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis County
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