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Qualifications & Credentialing

Only qualified professionals who meet and comply with minimum qualifications will be eligible to be part of Cornerstones of Care Service and Placement Provider Networks.

CLINICIAN

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current license or provisional license (LPC, PLPC, LCSW, PLSW, etc.) in professional counseling social work, or psychology from the State of Missouri
  • Demonstrated competence in providing clinical services to children & families
  • Absence of criminal acts of violence against a person
  • Absence of preponderance of evidence findings (probable cause) of Child Abuse/Neglect
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Internet access

Application Requirements:

  • Provider Application-Clinician
  • Submission of graduate education diploma(s) from an accredited masters or doctorate program in counseling, social work, psychology, or other related field
  • Current Resume or Vitae
  • Copy of current professional license
  • Copy of Professional Liability Insurance, showing single event coverage along w/ expiration date
  • Kansas-Criminal & Child Abuse/Neglect Permission Form
  • Missouri-Criminal & Child Abuse/Neglect Permission Form
  • Evidence of certification in any applicable specialty areas

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated competence in providing services to children & families
  • Absence of criminal acts of violence against a person
  • Absence of preponderance of evidence findings (probable cause) of Child Abuse/Neglect
  • Internet access

Application Requirements:

  • Provider Application-Paraprofessional
  • Submission of education diploma(s)
  • Current Resume or Vitae
  • Copy of Professional Liability Insurance, showing single event coverage along w/ expiration date
  • Kansas-Criminal & Child Abuse/Neglect Permission Form
  • Missouri-Criminal & Child Abuse/Neglect Permission Form
  • Evidence of certification in any applicable specialty areas
  • Copy of current Driver’s License and Proof of Auto Insurance

FOSTER PARENT

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated competence in providing services to children & families
  • Current placement license in good standing for type foster home or residential facility contracted
  • Absence of criminal acts of violence against a person
  • Absence of preponderance of evidence findings (probable cause) of Child Abuse/Neglect

Application Requirements:

  • Provider Application-Foster Parent
  • Copy of foster parent or residential placement license
  • Copy of current Driver’s License and Proof of Auto Insurance