Missouri Department of Social Services

📣📣: Today, the Missouri Department of Social Services published a report from the Fentanyl Case Review Subcommittee in response to the alarming trends outlined in the Child Fatality Review Program 2022 Annual Report. Read the full release:

Join us on May 20 for a Hepatitis C testing event in Jefferson City! Come C what your status is and learn about treatment options, all completely FREE! We are so excited to be hosting a testing event in May, during #HepatitisAwarenessMonth, where we can showcase the ABCs of viral hepatitis and what you can do to protect yourself. #HepatitisC #HepC #Hepatitis

May is National #FosterCareMonth! This year’s theme, “Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities.” will raise awareness about authentic youth engagement, the importance of life-long connections, and how to best support youth as they transition out of foster care. Nearly 12,000 children are currently in state custody due to reports of abuse and neglect and we hope you will consider becoming a foster parent to become a strong, stable foundation in their lives! https://buff.ly/2Hl7on8 #FosterMOKids #NFCM24

Thank you to everyone who supported us this month spreading the word about #NCAPM2024! To learn more about how we are #KeepingKidsSafe in Missouri, please visit https://buff.ly/2HfThQZ.

🎉 GOOD NEWS 🎉 Yesterday, the Missouri Department of Social Services, MO HealthNet Division (MHD) announced they have awarded a three-year contract to AbbVie, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, to partner on MHDs Project HepCure. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/gxknAXd8

TODAY: Join us in St. Louis for a hiring event for Children's Division. Come apply, ask questions, interview, and possibly receive an offer for a meaningful and fulfilling job TODAY! https://buff.ly/3Vq3oI1 #KeepingKidsSafe #PutYourPassionToWork

In Missouri in 2022, eight of the 103 infants who died from unsafe sleep were known to have been being watched by someone other than their parent. Make sure your friends and family know about the ABC’s of safe sleep, so your baby can stay safe when they are in the care of others. #SafeSleepMO #KeepingKidsSafe

Reporting child abuse and neglect is crucial to #KeepingKidsSafe in Missouri. Mandated Reporters can report online! Just set up an account to gain access to online reporting. If you report online, the hotline will be available for the general public. #NCAPM2024

Did you know there is a Caregiver Portal? You can check your demographics, placements, and financial information all in one convenient location. #FosterMOKids Log in today: https://buff.ly/4aSqgEM #FosterMOKids

We know that in cases of child maltreatment or neglect, time is critical to #KeepingKidsSafe. #DYK Missouri has an Online System for Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting? Mandated reporters are encouraged to report child abuse and neglect online to help keep the hotline open for the general public. Create your account today: https://buff.ly/3mWeCVl #NCAPM2024