Washington HB2660 authorizes courts to order specific conditions during child welfare shelter care hearings to ensure child safety.

Washington HB2660 mandates that courts order certain conditions during child welfare shelter care hearings to ensure the safety of children. The bill requires courts to consider the health, welfare, and safety of the child as paramount. It allows courts to order conditions such as supervision or monitoring of visits if necessary for the child's safety. The bill also emphasizes the importance of frequent visitation for maintaining parent-child relationships and facilitating family reunification.

Washington HB2660 authorizes courts to order specific conditions during child welfare shelter care hearings to ensure child safety.

Washington HB2660 mandates that courts order certain conditions during child welfare shelter care hearings to ensure the safety of children. The bill requires courts to consider the health, welfare, and safety of the child as paramount. It allows courts to order conditions such as supervision or monitoring of visits if necessary for the child's safety. The bill also emphasizes the importance of frequent visitation for maintaining parent-child relationships and facilitating family reunification.