Mo. Rev. Stat. § 217.942: Written agreement, contents — program policy required.

1. To participate in the correctional center nursery program, each eligible inmate selected by the department shall agree in writing to:

(1) Comply with all department policies, procedures and other requirements related to the corrections nursery program and rules that apply to all incarcerated offenders generally;

(2) If eligible, have the child participate in the state children's health insurance program under sections 208.631 to 208.658;

(3) Abide by any court decisions regarding the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities with respect to the child; and

(4) Specify with whom the child is to be placed in the event the inmate's participation in the program is terminated for a reason other than release from imprisonment.

2. The department shall be required to establish policy for the operation of the program.