How to Format a Letter Stating Permission for Someone to Care for My Child

In some situations a parent must turn over care of her child to another individual, either temporarily or permanently. When children are involved, it's always best to be clear and prepared, such as by writing a letter stating that you've left your child in the care of another adult. It's important to format such a letter properly to include important details and ensure that, should the letter need to be presented, it is effective and understandable.

Instructions

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      State your name and relationship to the child. Use your full name and that of your child and then list your relationship.

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      State the reason for the letter. It could be to give the school permission to take your child off the premises, to give authority to a friend who is caring for your child for the weekend or to hand over temporary custody of your child to a relative or family friend. You don't need to go into the reasons; simply state the action being taken.

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      List a time frame. For example, if you are extending permission to care for your child for a few days, detail the dates involved, including days of the week, dates, month and year. If the situation is temporary but with no end date established, state that the arrangement is set until further action or notice on your part.

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      Detail the way in which the arrangement will end. Include information on how you will resume care of your child. If you leave this information out, the person caring for your child or someone else with knowledge of the situation may stipulate when you can get your child back. Save yourself the trouble by including the process in your letter.

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