Missouri § 191.739 Protective and preventive services to be provided by department of social services, duties.

Missouri Statutes

§ 191.739 — Protective and preventive services to be provided by department of social services, duties.

Missouri § 191.739

Title XIIPUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

Ch. 191Health and Welfare

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 191.739 (2026).

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1.The department of social services shall provide protective services for children that meet the criteria established in section 191.737 . In addition the department of social services may provide preventive services for children that meet the criteria established in section 191.737 .

2.No department shall cease providing services for any child exposed to substances as set forth in section 191.737 wherein a physician or health care provider has made or approved a written assessment which documents the child as being at risk of abuse or neglect until a physician or health care provider authorizes such file to be closed.

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1. The department of social services shall provide protective services for children that meet the criteria established in section 191.737 . In addition the department of social services may provide preventive services for children that meet the criteria established in section 191.737 .

2. No department shall cease providing services for any child exposed to substances as set forth in section 191.737 wherein a physician or health care provider has made or approved a written assessment which documents the child as being at risk of abuse or neglect until a physician or health care provider authorizes such file to be closed.