Opinion ID: 2582638
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Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Pierre and DSHS

Text: ¶ 4 Pierre, 16 at the time of the assault, was a dependent placed in Daniels' home as a foster child. Foster parents are responsible for the protection, care, supervision, and nurturing of the child in placement. RCW 74.13.330. However, unlike Anderson's dependency guardianship, Pierre's foster care placement involved greater ongoing involvement by DSHS. For example, DSHS was required to develop and monitor a plan for Pierre's foster home placement and produce reports for periodic review by the court. RCW 74.13.031(1), (5). A permanency planning hearing for Pierre was conducted by the juvenile court the day before the assault. Although there was significant evidence regarding Pierre's delinquent and criminal behavior, DSHS recommended continued placement in Daniels' home and the court agreed. As with Anderson, Daniels requested that Pierre be removed from her home in the months before the assault.