Minnesota SF3995 modifies the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act by changing the requirement.

Minnesota SF3995 amends the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act to change the standard from "active efforts" to "reasonable efforts" for social services agencies. This change applies to preventing the out-of-home placement of African American and disproportionately represented children and promoting family reunification. The bill requires agencies to consider the family's social and cultural values, assess the family's needs, and develop a safety plan.

Minnesota SF3995 modifies the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act by changing the requirement.

Minnesota SF3995 amends the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act to change the standard from "active efforts" to "reasonable efforts" for social services agencies. This change applies to preventing the out-of-home placement of African American and disproportionately represented children and promoting family reunification. The bill requires agencies to consider the family's social and cultural values, assess the family's needs, and develop a safety plan.