Missouri task force seeks clearer standards for deciding when children are safe

By: Steph Quinn

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 1,229

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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A state task force created by Gov. Mike Kehoe to recommend changes to Missouri’s child welfare system convened for five hours Monday to begin developing clearer common standards for determining whether a child is safe that can be used by abuse and neglect investigators, the courts, juvenile officers and others across the state.

The Missouri Child Welfare Task Force was created the group Aug. 25 by executive order, less than …

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