Foster Home Licensing | State of Missouri Children's Division: Madison County
413 Burris Street, Fredericktown, MO 63645
Eligibility
Be at least 21 years old
Have a stable income
pass a background check
Good physical and metal health
Required documents
Criminal background check
Proof of income
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
866-748-7047
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800-392-3738
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866-313-9960
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573-561-8224
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888-373-7888
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Websitehttps://www.dss.mo.gov/cd/
Languages
English
Application process
Submit an application for a foster parent licensed in person or online
Fees
No fees
Service area
Madison county in Missouri
County offices providing 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.
Last Assured
04/14/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
STATE OF MISSOURI CHILDRENS DIVISION MADISON COUNTY
County offices providing 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.