new text begin DIRECTION TO COMMISSIONER; RELATIVE SEARCH. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of human services shall develop and provide guidance to assist local social services agencies in conducting relative searches under Minnesota Statutes, section 260C.221. The commissioner shall issue a bulletin containing relative search guidance by January 1, 2020. Guidance from the commissioner shall relate to: new text end

new text begin (1) easily understandable methods of relative notification; new text end

new text begin (2) resources for local social services agency child welfare staff to improve engagement and communication with relatives and kin; and new text end

new text begin (3) providing information to relatives and kin about all permanency options, sustaining relationships, visitation options, and supporting permanency. new text end