Definitions.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 37.700
in effect37.700. Definitions. — As used in sections 37.700 to 37.730 , the following terms mean:
(1) "Office" , the office of the child advocate for children's protection and services within the office of administration, which shall include the child advocate and staff;
(2) "Recipient" , any child who is receiving child welfare services from the department of social services or its contractors, or services from the department of mental health.
(L. 2004 H.B. 1453)
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=37.700Fetched: 10/17/2026