State of Missouri: Children's Division: Hickory County
Address
104 Dallas & Oak Streets
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6491
Description:
Oversees the administration of Children and Family Services to the citizens of the State of Missouri. County offices provide child protective services and family centered services to the public. 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.
SITE SERVICE AREA
Hickory County, Missouri
ALSO KNOWN AS
STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES:CHILDREN'S DIVISION
DFS
Division of Family Services
Hours:
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Closed for federal and state holidays
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
October 9, 2023
Address Listings
Mailing
P. O. Box 186
Hermitage, MO 65668
Physical (Primary)
104 Dallas & Oak Streets
Hermitage, MO 65668
Contacts
William (Bill) Hafer
Primary Contact
Circuit Manager
(417) 745-6491
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 745-6491
Fax
(417) 745-2100
Legal Status:
Governmental
Services
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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
Open to all 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.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Hickory County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
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
Open to anyone who needs assistance
Fees
Call for Information
Intake Procedure
Referral Required
Languages
English
Service Area
Hickory County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Hickory County
- Hickory 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. Any person may report, and anonymous reports are accepted from individuals who are not mandated by occupation to report. Calls of concern can be made to each county office. Instructions may be given for the reporter to call the toll free number of the CA/NHU for the call to be made into a formal report.
Hours
24 Hours
Required Documents
Call for Information
Eligibility
Open to All
Fees
Call for Information
Intake Procedure
Toll Free: 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
Hickory County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
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 Information
Eligibility
Call for Information
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone for Services
Languages
English
Service Area
Hickory County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Hickory County
- Hickory 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 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for Information
Eligibility
Call for Information
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Hickory County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
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
Anyone 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 or Come In to Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Hickory County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
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