Missouri Department of Social Services
615 Howerton Court
P.O. Box 88
Jefferson City, MO 65103-0088
Telephone: (573) 522-8024

State Website http://dss.missouri.gov/cd/adopt/
Photolisting http://www.dss.mo.gov/cd/adopt/index.htm

Foster home regulations- http://www.dss.mo.gov/cd/info/cwmanual/section6/

Medical Assistance- http://www.dss.mo.gov/mcplus/index.htm

ICPC
Children’s Services Section
Division of Family Services
PO Box 88
Jefferson City, MO 65103-0088
(573)751-2981

WIC- Lyn Konstant, Ph.D., R.D.
Chief, WIC & Nutrition Services
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
930 Wildwood, P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
toll-free State office: 1-800-392-8209
email:
website: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/wic/

You must wait a minimum of 6 months before petitioning for adoption.

Basic Rates

Age	Rate
0-5	$225
6-12	$275
13+	$304

All children who qualify for subsidy receive a basic subsidy package of maintenance, day care, and Medicaid.
Medical Foster Care—$651
Behavioral Foster Care—$651

© Excerpted from Adoption.com Guide to Foster Adoption, published by Adoption Media, LLC

Credits: Kelly L. Killian