A Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit will allow you to:
1. Enroll a minor child (under age 18) living in your home in school, and
2. If you are a relative, consent to medical and dental care on behalf of the child.
If you are not a relative, you may consent to school-related medical care only, and it is recommended that you obtain legal guardianship.
Under California law, a parent may give you authority to consent to medical treatment for a child in your care. The parent must complete and sign a Third Party Consent to Authorize Medical Treatment. A notarized letter from the parent can serve as Third Party Consent. For non-relative caregivers, a Third Party Consent provides better protection than a Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit regarding medical care.