Caregiver Affidavits

Frequently, parents find that they need someone else, often a grandparent or other family member, to care for and make decisions for their children, but they do not want to establish a formal guardianship. There are a variety of factors that can be attributed to why parents and the person who has care and physical custody of a minor may not want to pursue legal guardianship. Some of the factors may include a difficult relationship between the parents and caregiver, parents’ refusal of consent to legal guardianship, or the caregiver not wanting the hassle of applying for legal guardianship. Often, it is the case that the caregiver will be taking care of the minor only temporarily.

As an alternative to legal guardianship, caregivers can sign a Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit. A Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit is an official form based on California Family Code §§ 6550-6552 and authorizes qualified persons with whom the child lives to enroll a child in public school and make school-related medical decisions, consistent with a lawfully executed Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit.

Non-relatives may also use this form to enroll a child in school and to receive school-related medical treatment.

According to California Law, schools and medical care providers must accept this form if it is completed correctly. It is important to note that only the caregiver is required to sign the form, not the child’s parents. California Law specifically sets out the requirements for the affidavit. The affidavit is designed for the temporary custodial care of a minor and should be notarized. For more general information on other alternatives to guardianship, visit the California Courts Self-Help website.

The Caregiver Authorization Affidavit is valid only in California.  The Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit is not valid for more than one year after the date it is executed. Beaumont USD recommends renewing student(s) Caregiver Affidavits at the beginning of each school year.

For your convenience, a blank Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit in English and Spanish is linked below. 

Once completed, please bring the form to the Student Services Department Enrollment, with valid identification, to 350 Brookside Ave. Beaumont CA. 92223. For more information, please call the office of Student Services at 951-845-1631