Do I have to put the children in my care on my health insurance?

No. All foster children qualify for health insurance through Healthy Blue Missouri, a health plan that serves MO HealthNet Managed Care members.

What ages of children are in foster care?

Children ages 0-21 are in foster care in Missouri. We have cared for children who are days old, and children do not age out of foster care until their 21st birthday. The average age of children in foster care in Missouri is between 9 and 10 years old.

Can we foster to adopt?

Yes, many foster parents choose to adopt children who have been in their care.