PEKELIS, A.C.J.
The State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS or Department) appeals the trial court's order requiring a minor in its care to be placed with Megan and Wade Lucas for a postplacement adoption study. A commissioner of this court granted the Department's emergency motion for discretionary review and stayed the trial court's order pending review by this court. We reverse and dismiss the petition for adoption.
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