Information for Adoptive Parents
Adoption gives children permanency, providing forever families to foster children. Adoptive families have chosen to make a commitment to a child or children that will last a lifetime.
Post-adoption services such as support groups, respite, counseling, training and workshops are available through Missouri's Adoption Resource Centers. Financial support through Missouri's adoption subsidy program may also be available to adoptive families.
Adoption Resource Centers
Adoption Resource Centers provide support, education, advocacy, training, and respite to adoptive and foster families. To learn more about the specific services available, contact an Adoption Resource Center below:
- FosterAdopt Connect in Southern Missouri Phone: 417-866-3672
- Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association Phone: 573-298-0258
- FosterAdopt Connect in Western Missouri Phone: 816-350-0215
- Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition in St. Louis Phone: 800-367-8373
- FosterAdopt Connect in Northwest Missouri Phone: 816-649-5007
Community Support Groups
Community Support Groups are available to foster & adoptive parents to offer additional support services and guidance. For more information, reach out to a Community Support Group near you.
Additional Resources
Children's Division
For questions and comments, please email
askcd@dss.mo.gov