Opinion ID: 2582638
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Heading: Anderson and DSHS

Text: ¶ 3 Anderson, 13 at the time of the assault, was a dependent child placed with Daniels in what is known as a dependency guardianship. A dependency guardianship is more permanent than foster care but less so than outright adoption. See RCW 13.34.136(1)(a), .145(1)(a). Among other features, the guardianship gave custody and control to Daniels until Anderson turned 18 and limited DSHS's supervisory role, terminating periodic judicial review of the dependency. Anderson's dependency guardianship could be altered only upon the court's finding that there was a substantial change in circumstances and the alteration would be in Anderson's best interests. RCW 13.34.233(2). In December 1998 and February 1999, Daniels asked that Anderson's dependency guardianship be terminated and that he be removed from her home due to his criminal behavior and general incorrigibility.