I support the proposed regulations in the Parental Child Safety Placement Program that prioritize and support kinship care (with accompanying background checks and supportive services) when a child encounters parental separation and a necessary placement with new caregivers.  Placement with stable relatives may help mitigate the trauma by potentially offering familiarity, continuity, and meaningful familial and cultural connection, all of which may promote a sense of stability and safety for the child during a time where stability and safety are critical.

Thank you for considering my comments. 
Respectfully,

Jennifer Saval