“The objective of the dependency scheme is to protect abused or neglected children and those at substantial risk thereof and to provide permanent, stable homes if those children cannot be …

What is a Dependency? hat a parent is unfit or unable to care for their child or children. Child Protective Services (CPS) is usually the party who requests the state file a depen

Dependency cases usually follow one of four paths: 3⁄4 If it looks like it will be safe to return your child to you, possibly with services in your home for your child’s safety, then your child can be …

Dependency or termination settlement conferences can be scheduled directly with any King County Superior Court judge listed on the volunteer settlement conference list:

The court might determine that it is now safe for your child to return home with an in-home dependency with court oversight. The court de-cides what your child’s per-manent plan should …

Dependency & Neglect (D&N) cases are ones of abuse or neglect of children. Unlike a criminal case, parents involved in a D&N case are not prosecuted for a crime.

A dependency petition is the court document that is filed by the county agency alleging that a child is without necessary, proper parental care and supervision, and containing the facts and …