Washington Shelter Care Hearing Order is a court order issued by a judge from the Juvenile Court. It authorizes the temporary placement of a child in an approved shelter care facility. This order is typically issued when a child is in immediate danger and in need of protection. There are three types of Washington Shelter Care Hearing Order: Emergency Shelter Care Hearing Order, Protective Shelter Care Hearing Order, and Temporary Shelter Care Hearing Order. An Emergency Shelter Care Hearing Order is issued when the child needs to be removed from the home and placed in a shelter facility in order to protect them from immediate danger. A Protective Shelter Care Hearing Order is issued when the court needs to investigate any potential abuse or neglect in the home. Finally, a Temporary Shelter Care Hearing Order is issued when the court needs to keep the child in the shelter facility until a decision is made about long-term care and placement.