Effective Date: 6-15-2026
This Chapter contains the following subsections
6.1 – Initial Work with Parents
6.3 – Ongoing Work with Parents
6.4 – Preparing the Parent for the Child’s Return
6.5 – Termination of Parental Rights
6.5.1 – Guidelines for Determining Grounds or Triggering Events for Termination of Parental Rights
6.5.2 – Procedures for Pursuing Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
6.5.3 – Procedures for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
6.5.4 – Outcomes of TPR
6.6 Assessing Expectant Parents and the Safety of Infants on Open Cases
6.6.1 Pre-Birth Assessment and Services
6.6.2 Post-Birth Assessment and Safety Decisions
6.6.3 Infants Remaining in the Home
6.6.4 Safety Concerns Post-Birth
6.6.5 Contact and Documentation Requirements When the Infant Remains in the Parental Home
6.6.6 Protected Health Information & Parental Consent
This chapter discusses topics involving working with parents whose children have been removed from their custody. It is important that the parent be engaged early in the process and become involved in their case. See Section 1 of this manual for more information on the Missouri Practice Model and family engagement. This chapter also discusses assessment, ongoing work, preparing parents for the child’s return and termination of parental rights.
Related Memos and Practice Points:
2-7-20 – CD20-09 – Parent Engagement and Visits with Children Webinar Recordings