Temporary care arrangements for a child or adult

When a child needs care in another state

Enter the child’s home state, the place of care, and the issuing state of any court order separately. Check the order for restrictions on who may consent to treatment, where the child may stay and whether another person or court must be involved.

Florida medical decisions for a minor

A natural guardian, legal custodian or legal guardian may designate a competent adult health care surrogate for a minor. The principal signs before two adult witnesses. The designated surrogate cannot serve as a witness. Give the surrogate an exact copy. Choose the intended treatment scope and check any separate consent or court requirement.

Florida Statutes § 765.2035. Suggested Florida designation form.

Temporary or concurrent custody in Florida

For an extended-family or eligible fictive-kin custody petition, check the Florida court’s forms and instructions. Temporary custody and concurrent custody have different eligibility and consent requirements. A planning record can identify what to take to the court. A transfer of custody under these procedures requires a court order.

Florida Courts family law forms 12.970. Florida Statutes chapter 751.

An adult’s own choices

An adult who can make the decision may ask a trusted contact to help with day-to-day tasks. Choose the tasks and their duration. If someone else already has authority, identify the instrument or order and its scope. A caregiver who cannot verify their authority can prepare a planning record. In Florida, an emergency temporary guardian is appointed by a court after the required petition and findings.

Florida emergency temporary guardians.

When a Texas child needs another adult to help

A parent can authorize an adult caregiver, including a family friend. Check the official agreement for permitted acts and sign before a notary. A court order, pending dispute or continuing jurisdiction can require prior written court approval. The usual term is six months with automatic six-month renewals. Non-signing parents may require two mailed copies within ten days.

A chapter 35 court order has different eligibility, notice, hearing and duration rules. The child must have lived with the petitioner for at least the preceding 30 days and lack an adequate written authorization. A parent, conservator or guardian’s objection requires dismissal without prejudice. Only a court can grant or renew this authority.

Official Texas caregiver form · Parent agreement requirements · Court application requirements

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