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.
Adopting a baby in missouri.
These free courses can take 4 9 weeks to complete.
Complete the adoption home study in missouri and become a waiting family.
They are however not required.
This is required for any type of adoption.
More often than not an attorney is essential for either the birth parent s or adopting parent s since the adoption process revolves around legal matters.
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.
How to adopt a baby in missouri.
Call the department of social services dss children s division at 573 751 4954.
Make sure the agency is properly licensed.
Adopting a child will cost you around 4 000 30 000.
Of course missouri law does require adopting parents to wait a total of six months before adoption finalization.
Children are legally available for adoption only after the court has terminated the parental rights of the birth parents.
Also check with the missouri state s attorney general s office to see if the agency has been sued.
It is important for families and the child to feel comfortable with each other to not rush the process even though you want to.
Choose an adoption professional.