Jasper & Newton Counties, Missouri Continuum of Care · MO-602
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Jasper County Children’s Division

Child safety, foster care, adoption, and family support services

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Services
Child safety services; foster care; adoption resources; guardianship resources; child abuse and neglect reporting pathways; family-centered services; child welfare referrals.
Eligibility
Access follows Missouri Children’s Division rules and case processes.
Documents to bring
Case information if applicable, Child information
Referral process
Contact Missouri Children’s Division or mandated reporting channels as appropriate.
Phone
(417) 629-3065
Address
601 Commercial Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Service area
Jasper County

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About this service
Missouri Children's Division is the state child welfare agency supporting child safety, foster care, adoption, guardianship, and family-centered services. Jasper County families may contact DSS resources for child safety concerns, foster care and adoption questions, child abuse and neglect reporting pathways, and family support services.
Populations served
Children, youth, parents, caregivers, foster families, adoptive families, and mandated reporters.
Walk-ins accepted
No

Last verified: Jul 3, 2026, 2:00 AM (Central) · Updated Sep 20, 2026, 8:25 PM (Central)