; and (3) to increase funding for representation of released children. 222. Least restrictive setting An unaccompanied noncitizen child in the custody of the Secretary shall be placed in the least restrictive setting that most approximates a family and in which the child's special needs, if any, may be met consistent with the best interests and special needs of the child. 223. Foster family care (a) Preference for foster family care (1) In general With respect to an unaccompanied noncitizen child in the custody of the Secretary, the Director shall make active efforts to place the child in the least restrictive setting that most approximates a family and in which the child’s special needs, if any, may be met. (2) Additional consideration Such an unaccompanied noncitizen child shall be placed within reasonable proximity to the location of the child's immigration proceedings, taking into account any special needs of the child before placing the child in a childcare facility. (b) Transitional foster care (1) In general An unaccompanied noncitizen child whose length of care in the custody of the Secretary is anticipated to be not more than 30 days shall be eligible for a transitional foster care placement in a family home licensed to provide such shorter term care. (2) Priority The Director shall prioritize for placement in transitional foster care the following categories of unaccompanied noncitizen children: (A) Unaccompanied noncitizen children under 13 years of age. (B) Sibling groups with 1 or more siblings who are under 13 years of age. (C) Unaccompanied noncitizen children who are pregnant or parenting. (D) Unaccompanied noncitizen children with special needs, including any unaccompanied noncitizen child with a disability. (c) Stays expected To extend more than 30 days (1) In general An unaccompanied noncitizen child whose length of care in the custody of the Secretary is anticipated to be more than 30 days, or a noncitizen who entered the custody of the Secretary as a child and who has reached the age of 18