Child Protection Plan
If both parents were unreachable tonight, who has legal authority over your children in the next six hours? For most families the honest answer is nobody.
What the plan includes
Nine documents, one purpose.
Developed with input from law enforcement and medical professionals, the Child Protection Plan gives first responders the legal justification they need to release your children to the people you chose — and keeps them out of an overburdened foster care system and state child protective services.
Nomination of Guardian
Your permanent choice if you die or become incapacitated. Available at no cost — ask us.
Letter to Nominated Guardians
Explaining the role, your reasoning and what you expect of them.
Confidential Exclusion Document
Privately name anyone who should never be given custody of your children.
Power of Attorney for Child Care
Delegated authority for day-to-day care decisions.
Health Care Agent for Minors
Consent to treat your children when you cannot be reached.
Temporary Guardian Appointment
Immediate authority in the first hours — before any court is involved.
Letter to Temporary Guardians
Clear direction for whoever steps in first.
Caregiver Contact Instructions
Who to call, in what order, with the information they will need.
Instructions for Permanent Guardians
A customizable template covering how you want your children raised.
Included with the plan
A 24-hour hotline for the people you named.
Your designated guardians and agents can reach the firm by text or call around the clock in an emergency. A plan that only works during business hours is not a plan.
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