Care Options For Children Of Incarcerated Parents {CRIM 266}

LASC CRIM 266 - CARE OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS. This is a Los Angeles Superior Court informational form that outlines legal and practical arrangements for the care of minor children when a parent is incarcerated. The guide explains formal guardianship through the court and alternative options such as a notarized Power of Attorney for a Minor Child and a Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit under Family Code § 6550. It also provides information about TrustLine, California’s background registry for in-home child care providers. The form includes a sample Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit, instructions for enrollment in school and medical decision-making authority, and important notices regarding parental rights and the affidavit’s one-year validity. Notices: 1. This declaration does not affect the rights of the minor's parents or legal guardian regarding the care, custody, and control of the minor, and does not mean that the caregiver has legal custody of the minor. 2. A person who relies on this affidavit has no obligation to make any further inquiry or investigation. 3. This affidavit is not valid for more than one year after the date on which it is executed. For Optional Use. www.FormsWorkflow.com