Caregivers authorization 2026

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The document is a Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit, which allows a caregiver to enroll a minor in school and authorize school-related medical care. It requires the caregiver to provide personal information and details about their relationship to the minor. Additional sections are needed for broader medical, dental, or mental health care authorizations. The affidavit clarifies that it does not grant legal custody to the caregiver and outlines responsibilities for notifying relevant parties if the minor no longer resides with them.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the caregiver's authorization affidavit in the editor.
Begin by filling in the minor's name and birth date in Items 1 and 2. Ensure that you print clearly for accuracy.
In Item 3, enter your name as the adult giving authorization, followed by your home address in Item 4.
Indicate your relationship to the minor in Item 5 by checking the appropriate box. This helps clarify your status as a qualified relative.
For Items 6 and 7, check whether you have notified the parents or legal guardians of your intent to authorize medical care. Fill in your date of birth in Item 7.
Complete Item 8 with your driver’s license or identification card number. If unavailable, provide an alternative ID as mentioned.
Review all entries for accuracy before signing at the bottom of the form. Remember, incorrect information can lead to legal consequences.

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What paperwork needs to be in place to be a caregiver?

Advance Directives, including power of attorney (PoA) for healthcare, and a living will. In addition, if desired by your loved ones you may also document Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders, Physicians Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), or Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST).

What should caregivers not do?

Violate privacy, including but not limited to going through their belongings, eavesdropping or lingering when not necessary. Everyone deserves their right to privacy. Be late. Punctuality is crucial, especially if your client needs to be somewhere or take certain medications at a specific time.

What is an authorized caregiver?

Authorized caregiver means an individual or agency who is authorized by a parent, guardian or custodian to provide care to a child and who agrees to provide such care. The authorization may be temporary and need not be in writing unless otherwise required by law.

What is a caregiver consent form?

Caregiver Consent Form. A Caregiver Consent Form, prepared in advance, assures that the caregiver will be able to make medical decisions guided by health care professionals in your absence.