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Free Kansas Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Template

Give a caregiver written authority to act for your child during your absence. Complete your Kansas form with a guided questionnaire.

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What Is a Kansas Minor (Child) Power of Attorney?

A Kansas minor (child) power of attorney is a parent’s written authorization for another adult to care for a child for a set time. Kansas also has a specific statute for placing a child with a screened host family through an approved program.

Kansas's Host Families Act

Built Around Approved Programs

K.S.A. 38-2403 lets a child placement agency, or a Kansas charitable organization working with one, run a host family program. A parent can then place a child with a host family in that program by signing a power of attorney.

Screening and No Pay

Host families go through the same screening and background checks required for a family foster home license. They can’t be paid, apart from reimbursement for actual expenses.

Everyone With Custody Must Agree

A placement under this law isn’t allowed without the consent of every person who has legal custody of the child.

What the Host Family Can’t Decide

The power of attorney can’t cover consent to the child’s marriage or adoption, an abortion, or termination of parental rights.

Tip

If you’re simply leaving your child with a grandparent or friend, you’re not using a host family program. The Host Families Act rules apply to placements through an approved program. For a private arrangement, confirm what the school or clinic needs before you sign.

How Long Does a Kansas Host Family Power of Attorney Last?

One year, renewable once. Under K.S.A. 38-2403, a host family power of attorney can’t exceed one year, though you may renew it for one additional year.

A serving parent on active duty can go longer, up to the term of active duty plus 30 days. In addition, the law treats a form in substantial compliance with the Kansas Judicial Council’s form as sufficient.

How to Sign and Revoke It in Kansas

A Kansas minor (child) power of attorney should say exactly what the caregiver can do.

  1. Name the child, yourself, and the adult you’re authorizing.
  2. Describe the powers you’re handing over and any limits.
  3. Pick the dates the arrangement starts and stops.
  4. Get consent from anyone else with legal custody if you’re using a host family program.
  5. Sign the document, then hand the original to your caregiver.

Under the host family law, you can revoke at any time. The child must then be returned to you as soon as reasonably possible.

What to Include in a Kansas Form

Precise wording keeps everyone on the same page.

  • Your name and relationship to the child
  • The child’s full name and date of birth
  • The caregiver’s name, address, and phone number
  • The powers granted and any exclusions
  • Start and end dates
  • Your signature

Start your Kansas minor (child) power of attorney now and have it ready before you go.