; and (B) a request for a variance from such a requirement has been denied or is unavailable under State law. (e) Background checks (1) In general The Director shall ensure that a Federal Bureau of Investigation background check and, in any applicable State, a child abuse or neglect registry check, has been conducted for each resident of a foster care placement for an unaccompanied noncitizen child. (2) Limitation on denial of placement The Director shall deny the foster care placement for an unaccompanied alien child if the criminal history of a resident of a potential foster care placement includes a conviction— (A) for child abuse or trafficking; or (B) that has a direct and immediate impact on the safety of the unaccompanied alien child. 224. Additional requirements relating to children with disabilities and children with mental health needs (a) Prioritization of release The Director shall prioritize the release to sponsors of unaccompanied noncitizen children with disabilities so that such children may receive, in the community rather than in immigration custody, evidence-based, trauma-informed services tailored to their needs. (b) Access to services while in custody In the case of an unaccompanied noncitizen child with disabilities who cannot be expeditiously released, the Director shall provide access to any necessary service in the least restrictive integrated setting possible until a family-based placement is secured. (c) Support The Director shall support unaccompanied noncitizen children with disabilities by— (1) contracting with a range of placements so as to ensure that integrated settings are available for such children; (2) providing resources to support placement, such as by connecting providers with community-based services or assisting with licensing variances