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In Re the Welfare of Dodge

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided June 1, 1981No. 8992-7-IPublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ringold, A.C.J.

This is an appeal from an order permanently depriving Sharon Dodge of parental rights in her son, Gary Gene Dodge. We affirm.

Shortly before Gary's birth, Ms. Dodge was referred to the Children's Protective Services of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) by a social worker at Harborview Medical Center to ensure that she and the baby would have support services. A social worker with Children's Protective Services developed a relationship with Ms. Dodge commencing approximately 1 week after the baby's birth.

Approximately 2 months later, the mother suffered a…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Tarasoff v. Regents of University of CaliforniaCalifornia Supreme Court · 1976
  2. In Re Welfare of SegoWashington Supreme Court · 1973
  3. In Re the Welfare of AschauerWashington Supreme Court · 1980
  4. State v. FagaldeWashington Supreme Court · 1975
  5. Lemelle v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1978

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3Cited by14 opinions

  1. Hamilton v. Department of Social & Health ServicesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2001
  2. In Re the Welfare of FisherCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1982
  3. T.H. v. District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1990
  4. Coverdell v. Department of Social & Health ServicesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1984
  5. State v. HollandCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1981

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