Call the department of social services dss children s division at 573 751 4954.
Adopting a baby in missouri.
Also check with the missouri state s attorney general s office to see if the agency has been sued.
Assess your readiness and meet the requirements to adopt in missouri.
Complete the adoption home study in missouri and become a waiting family.
Adoption is the permanent home option for children who have been in foster care.
We encourage all families who are willing to open their homes to assist children in need to learn more about adoption in missouri.
The first step to adopt a baby in missouri or in any state.
In the state of missouri a child must be in the prospective family s home for six months prior to the family filing their petition for adoption.
They are however not required.
These free courses can take 4 9 weeks to complete.
Of course missouri law does require adopting parents to wait a total of six months before adoption finalization.
It is important for families and the child to feel comfortable with each other to not rush the process even though you want to.
If you wish to adopt a child in foster care it is required by the state of missouri to complete the specialized training assessment resources support stars course as well as a 12 hour spaulding training course.
This is required for any type of adoption.
Adopting a child will cost you around 4 000 30 000.
How to adopt a baby in missouri.
Choose an adoption professional.