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.  Separation of children from their parents and the unstable circumstances prompting a separation may be extremely traumatic for children and result in consequences to their emotional, cognitive, and physical health.  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.