Mo. Rev. Stat. § 208.043: Aid to dependent children living with legal guardian who is not an eligible relative, when granted.

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 208.040, aid to dependent children benefits shall be granted on behalf of a needy child and may be granted to a needy eligible legal guardian caring for a needy dependent child who:

(1) Has been deprived of parental support or care by reason of the death, continued absence from the home, or physical or mental incapacity of a parent;

(2) Is living with a legal guardian;

(3) Is under the age of eighteen; and

(4) Is not eligible for aid to dependent children benefits under section 208.040 because the child is not living with a specified relative.

2. The amount of the monthly public assistance benefit payable hereunder shall be determined by the standards set forth in section 208.150.