{"id":228,"date":"2026-03-31T00:58:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T05:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faithfulwitness.local\/resources\/power-of-attorney-temporary-guardianship\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T13:23:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:23:28","slug":"power-of-attorney-temporary-guardianship","status":"publish","type":"fw_resource","link":"https:\/\/faithfulwitness.us\/ht\/resources\/power-of-attorney-temporary-guardianship\/","title":{"rendered":"Power of Attorney for Temporary Guardianship"},"content":{"rendered":"

About This Resource<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This document contains a template only \u2014 it is not legal advice. Laws vary by state. Consult with an attorney before completing or submitting any legal document to ensure compliance with the laws in your area. This resource was provided by the National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC).\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If a parent or guardian is detained by immigration authorities, having a Power of Attorney for Temporary Guardianship in place ensures that a trusted adult can care for their children \u2014 making medical decisions, arranging schooling, and accessing important records \u2014 without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This template, provided by NaLEC, is available in both English and Spanish. It is designed to be completed, signed, and notarized in advance, so that it is ready if an emergency arises. Do not wait until a crisis to prepare this document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This document must be notarized to be legally binding. A notary public must witness and sign the document for it to take effect. Contact your local bank, library, UPS Store, or legal aid office for free or low-cost notary services.\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How to Use This Template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1<\/div>

Choose a trusted caregiver<\/p>

Identify a person with secure legal status who you trust to care for your children in an emergency. Discuss this plan with them in advance.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

2<\/div>

Fill out the document<\/p>

Complete all fields including the children’s names and dates of birth, the caregiver’s full name and address, your contact information, and the effective dates of the guardianship.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

3<\/div>

Sign in front of a notary<\/p>

Both the parent\/guardian and the temporary caregiver must sign the document. A notary public must also sign and stamp it for it to be legally valid.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

4<\/div>

Distribute copies<\/p>

Provide signed copies to the temporary caregiver, your children’s school or daycare, and any healthcare providers who may need it.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

5<\/div>

Consult an attorney<\/p>

Laws vary by state. An attorney can confirm that this document meets your state’s requirements and advise on any additional steps needed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Good practice for all families: Have a completed emergency contact card on file with your child’s school that authorizes trusted adults to pick up your children if you are unavailable \u2014 even if you never need to activate a formal POA.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Download Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Download in English
\nPower of Attorney for Temporary Guardianship \u2014 English version. Print, complete all fields, and have the document notarized before filing.<\/p><\/div>

Descargar en Espa\u00f1ol
\nPoder Notarial para la Tutela Temporal \u2014 versi\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol. Imprima, complete todos los campos y haga notarizar el documento antes de archivarlo.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Download the Power of Attorney for Temporary Guardianship template in English.<\/p>English (PDF) \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Descargue la plantilla del Poder Notarial para la Tutela Temporal en espa\u00f1ol.<\/p>Espa\u00f1ol (PDF) \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Need help completing this form or finding a notary? Contact a local legal aid organization for free assistance.\n<\/p>Find Legal Help<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Template published by the National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC)<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A template power of attorney for immigrant parents to designate a temporary guardian for their children in case of detention or deportation \u2014 a critical piece of family preparedness.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"fw_initiative_tag":[],"class_list":["post-228","fw_resource","type-fw_resource","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/faithfulwitness.us\/ht\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fw_resource\/228","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/faithfulwitness.us\/ht\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fw_resource"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/faithfulwitness.us\/ht\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/fw_resource"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/faithfulwitness.us\/ht\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fw_resource\/228\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/faithfulwitness.us\/ht\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"fw_initiative_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faithfulwitness.us\/ht\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fw_initiative_tag?post=228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}