Caregiver Authorization Affidavit from The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)

This form can be signed and kept with other important documents and is written to take effect in the event of a parent's detention. It allows a parent to designate an adult over the age of 18 as a "person in parental relation" and authorizes that person to make health and educational decisions for the child for periods of up to twelve months. It does not require going to court to complete this. It must be signed by the parents and the designated caregiver.