Juvenile Officer v. Missouri Department of Social Services

The Children’s Division of the Department of Social Services (“the Division”) appeals from the trial court’s judgment mandating that the Division provide all benefits and services to Cassandra Owens as would normally be given to a licensed foster care provider. We reverse and remand.

The juvenile court entered an order of temporary protective custody with respect to LC. Shortly thereafter, the juvenile court held a protective custody hearing, at which it determined L.C. was to remain within the court’s jurisdiction and in the legal custody of the Division.

Subsequently, the juvenile officer…