Rule 320 - Placement Preferences(a) Generally.A child should be placed in the least restrictive placement available, consistent with the best interests of the child. See A.R.S. § 8-514.(b)Placement Preferences. Subject to section (a), placement preferences, in descending order, are as follows:(3) in kinship care with another member of the child's extended family, including a person who has a significant relationship with the child. A foster parent or kinship caregiver with whom a child under 3 years of age has resided for at least 9 months is presumed to be a person who has a significant relationship with the child;(4) in licensed family foster care;(5) in therapeutic foster care;(7) in a residential treatment facility.(c) Child with Developmental Disabilities.In determining the child's placement, consideration should be given to the child's developmental disabilities. See A.R.S. § 8-514.01.(d)Indian Child. Rule 321 governs placement preferences for an Indian child.Adopted Dec. 8, 2021, effective 7/1/2022.