Specifications include, but are not limited to:. The mission of the Missouri Department of Social Services is to "maintain or improve the quality of life for Missouri citizens". The Children's Division is responsible for providing services which promote, safeguard and protect the social well-being and general welfare of children and help to maintain and strengthen family life. 1.4.2 A variety of therapeutic and adjunct treatment services are funded by the Children's Division for the prevention of child abuse and neglect and for the treatment of victims of abuse or neglect. The goals of these services are to: a. Provide services which ensure the safety and well-being of the child(ren) with any active involvement with the Children’s Division; b. Promote the preservation and reunification of children and families consistent with state and federal law; and c. Support concurrent and post-permanency efforts for children and families consistent with state and federal law.