• Anyone can call our office. The information our callers provide is confidential and is not disclosed without permission.
  • Missouri’s Office of the Child Advocate investigates complaints regarding children who are or have been involved with child welfare agencies.
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT OCA DOES NOT INVESTIGATE CASES WHERE STATE AGENCIES ARE NOT ALREADY INVOLVED.
  • If Children’s Division is not yet involved and you need to make a referral of child abuse or neglect, please call 1-800-392-3738.
  • To begin a review, fill out this online complaint form as completely as possible and make sure you click “Submit.”