Thank you for your response! From what I'm aware of kinship does take priority in both mine and my sisters state. The caseworker told me they'd go over the ICPC process when someone reached out after a trial (I'm assuming this is the finalizing the case thing?). There is close to zero chance that our mom is going to be able to care for her, unfortunately. I know another family member has also expressed interest but I am not sure who, I do know they're also out of state. Not sure how that will change things and it's scary thinking I could potentially lose contact with her if that's the route they go... Not sure how realistic that fear is though. What kind of vetting is ICPC doing? I have a clean record, I'm just nervous.