Licensing Agency
Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), Children's Division
License: Residential Care Facility for Children (Transitional Living Services Programs)
Key Requirements & Qualifications
8 items- 1
Background checks for all personnel (employees, contractors, volunteers with unsupervised access to children, owners)
- 2
Transitional living services contract with DSS
- 3
Treatment plan development within 30 days of admission
- 4
Facilitate recreational activities prescribed in a youth's individual treatment plan
- 5
Not required to have two on-site staff at all times, but one additional staff member must be on call for emergencies if only one is on-site
- 6
Adherence to general staff ratios set forth in Chapter 71
- 7
Hazardous materials needed for treatment plan not required to be locked up
- 8
Allowances and earnings records not required for youth
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
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Open Official Websitehttps://dss.mo.gov/provider-services/children/residential-program.htm
Fees & Costs
No specific licensing fees found in reviewed regulations for Transitional Living Services Programs. They are likely covered under the general licensing for Residential Care Facilities for Children, for which no explicit fees were found.
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.