(1) Beginning January 1, 2023, and every January 1 after that, the department must conduct a comprehensive needs assessment regarding utilizing residential treatment and the needs of youth who are referred to this type of treatment. The assessment must identify the types of beds currently being utilized and the types of beds needed, the age group, gender, and geographic region of youth receiving these treatment services and those in need of the treatment services.

  (2) As the department identifies needs of foster youth through the assessment required in subsection (1), the department must work with community partners to assist providers in meeting the identified needs of the foster youth.