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P.O. Box 809
Jefferson City, MO 65102
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Missouri Child Abuse
Hotline: 800-392-3738

State Statute

The leaders of our state passed legislation in 2004 to strengthen our child welfare system in providing protection to our children/families by passing a child welfare reform bill (HB1453).  This statue further promotes the welf-being of children/families by enhancing state child welfare services.  The statute can be found in the following locations:

  • 37.700 - Definitions.
  • 37.705 - Office established--appointment of child advocate.
  • 37.710 - Access to information--authority of office--confidentiality of information.
  • 37.715 - Complaint procedures--annual report, contents.
  • 37.725 - Files may be disclosed at discretion of child advocate, exceptions--privileged information-- penalty for disclosure of confidential material.
  • 37.730 - Immunity from liability, when.