USA Authorization for Temporary Guardianship of Minor Child

Appoint someone you trust to take temporary custody of your child with this USA Authorization Form for Temporary Guardianship of a Minor Child.

• An authorization of this type would be granted if the parent is unable to care for the child due to illness, injury, incarceration or other circumstances.
• Complete the form with the child's personal and medical information, your personal information, and information about the temporary guardian.
• The Authorization and Consent form gives the temporary guardian the power to make decisions about the child's education, recreational and religious activities, and obtain emergency medical treatment for the child.
• The temporary guardian must consent to the appointment, and the form must be acknowledged in front of a notary public.
• NOTE: some States, such as Colorado, have their own forms.