Washington Order Taking Child Into Custody And Placement In Shelter Care is an order issued by a court that allows a child to be taken into state custody, and for the child to be placed in a shelter care facility. There are two types of Washington Order Taking Child Into Custody And Placement In Shelter Care: Temporary Custody Order, and Permanent Custody Order. Temporary Custody Order is an order issued by the court that allows the state to immediately take physical custody of the child, and place him or her into a shelter care facility. This order is usually issued in cases where the child's safety is at risk, or where the parents or guardians are unable to provide adequate care for the child. Permanent Custody Order is an order issued by the court granting full custody of the child to the state and placing the child in a shelter care facility for an extended period of time. This order is usually issued when the court finds that the parents or guardians are unable to provide a safe or stable environment for the child, or when the child has been neglected or abused. In either case, a Washington Order Taking Child Into Custody And Placement In Shelter Care is issued only after a court hearing, in which the court will consider the child's best interests and the safety of the child.