1.1 Mandate

The Missouri Children’s Division has statutory authority and responsibility for accepting and investigating all reports of child abuse and/or neglect of children under age 18. That authority comes to CD under RSMo Chapter 210. Other statutes (RSMo 207 and RSMo 211) charge CD with the responsibility for serving the needs of Missouri’s children by providing remedial treatment services, and where needed, alternative placement outside the birth home when such placement is in the best interest of the child.

Chapter Memoranda History: (prior to 1/31/07)

CS03-51, CD05-35, CD05-77, CD06-07, CD06-12, CD06-16, CD06-32, CD06-50, CD06-57, CD06-69, CD06-81