Mo. Rev. Stat. § 210.622: Emergency placement of abused or neglected children across state lines, approval required, when.

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 210.620, the children's division may enter into an agreement with a similar agency in any state adjoining Missouri that provides for the emergency placement of abused or neglected children across state lines, without the prior approval required by the interstate compact. A request for approval pursuant to section 210.620 shall be initiated if the placement extends beyond thirty days.