new text begin DIRECTION TO COMMISSIONER; FAMILY FIRST PREVENTION KINSHIP SERVICES. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of human services shall review opportunities to implement kinship navigator models that support placement of children with relative foster parents in anticipation of reimbursement for eligible services under the Family First Prevention Services Act. Kinship navigator models would assist relative foster parents with home studies and licensing requirements and provide ongoing support to the relative caregivers and children in out-of-home placement with relatives. new text end