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For assistance call 1-855-373-4636
Or, visit your local Resource Center. To find a location near you, go to dss.mo.gov/dss_map/
Foster parents are an invaluable part of a team that works together to ensure the health and safety of children in need of a nurturing home. Missouri is always looking for foster parents to provide safe and caring temporary homes for children whose families are currently unable to care for them.
Many people think you have to be married or own your own home, but that is not the case. As long as your housing and income are stable and meet licensure standards, and there is room in your home and heart for more family members, you could potentially become a foster parent.
In Missouri, you must:
Complete these three simple steps to become a foster parent in Missouri:
