In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of: V. R. R. and M. A. H., Parents, Commissioner of Human Services, Legal ...

Syllabus

When a relative or foster parent files a motion for an order for adoptive placement of a child under Minn. Stat. § 260C.607, subd. 6(a)(1) (2022), they must file either (1) a valid adoption home study under Minn. Stat. § 259.41 or Minn. Stat. § 260C.611 approving the relative or foster parent for adoption of the child or (2) an affidavit attesting to efforts to complete an adoption home study that is signed by the relative or foster parent and the responsible social-services agency or licensed child-placing agency that will complete the adoption home study.