Youth with Elevated Needs

What is an Elevated Needs (Level B) resource provider?

Anyone who is interested in providing care and specialized intervention for children and youth with elevated needs must have a contract with the Children’s Division as a Level B resource provider.

Level B resource providers are the primary agent for the child and must be able to respond immediately to any problem that arises involving the child, whether it’s at the home, school, or in the community. Other responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Maintain detailed and accurate reports of significant events involving the child
  • Arrange and transport child to all medical, dental and therapy appointments

These providers receive a higher daily rate to make sure they are readily available to help meet the child’s needs.

Who can become a Level B resource provider?

Anyone interested in caring far a child with elevated needs will need to:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of specialized treatment plan for the child
  • Work effectively as a team member
  • Participate in specialized training and practice designed specifically for Level B resource providers
  • Be available 24 hours a day (except during periods of scheduled respite)
  • Be able to make a minimum commitment of one year to work with a youth
  • Effectively advocate for timely and quality services for youth
  • Maintain an organized record keeping system
  • Be able to act independently to obtain needed services for the child, such as medical, dental, education, etc.

Getting Started

Complete these three simple steps to become a Level B resource provider in Missouri:

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Additional Training

  • Receive an additional 18 hours of Level A foster care training
  • Complete 9 hours of Level B resource provider training

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Apply

  • Contact your local Children’s Division office to ask for an Elevated Needs Level B Resource Provider Application
  • Return the application to the address provided

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Contract

  • You must have an active contract with the Children’s Division as a Level B resource provider to help children in care with elevated needs