the United States. (J) Continued efforts by Office of Refugee Resettlement During the pendency of a hearing under this paragraph, and any review of a decision resulting from such a hearing under subparagraph (H) or (I), the Director shall continue to seek alternative prospective sponsors for the unaccompanied noncitizen child concerned. 233. Special considerations relating to release of children with disabilities (a) In general The Director may not delay the release of an unaccompanied noncitizen child based solely on a pending evaluation for services under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794 ). (b) Supporting evidence required for determination not To release A determination by the Director not to release an unaccompanied noncitizen child receiving services under such section based on a prospective sponsor’s inability to meet the needs of the child shall be supported by evidence of efforts by the Director to educate, and provide concrete resources and support to, the prospective sponsor through the provision of post-release services. (c) Release to parents The Director may not deny the reunification of an unaccompanied noncitizen child receiving services under such section with his or her parent absent a determination supported by clear and convincing evidence that— (1) custody of the child by the parent is likely to result in serious emotional or physical damage to the child