KINSHIP CARE.

SEC. 505. KINSHIP CARE. Section 471(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 671(a)) is amended— (1) by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (16); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (17) and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(18) provides that the State shall consider giving preference to an adult relative over a non-related caregiver when determining a placement for a child, provided that the relative caregiver meets all relevant State child protection standards.” .