DSS Inquiry by Rep. Sarah Unsicker, October 5, 2021
Channel: Sarah Unsicker
Date: 2021-10-08

On October 5, 2021, Rep. Unsicker inquired of Jennifer Tidball, acting director of the Missouri Department of Children's Services, and Joan Rogers, acting director of the Missouri Children's Division, in regard to children missing from foster care. The inquiry focused on:
* What happens when a child is released from foster care
* Why changes haven't been made to the case management system
* Why safety and health checks aren't being documented
* Unanswered questions about the contract DSS is in with Accenture about staffing
* Do all children have visitation plans with their bio parents?