Can A Child’s Court-Appointed Guardian Give A Power of Attorney?
Yes. The child’s legal guardian can give a Power of Attorney, by following the same steps under the previous section, What Is The Procedure for A Power of Attorney. In addition, the guardian must send a copy to the Probate Court that gave them the guardianship. The POA will not take effect until it is sent to the Court. Is Financial Assistance Available? Parents retain full financial responsibility for the child. However, if the child is living with a relative caregiver, the child may be eligible for TANF. The relative caregiver may or may not be included in the TANF household unit. The child may also be eligible for MaineCare. Food stamps will be determined on the household’s income. For more information about assistance, see the Resource Guide for Maine Grandfamilies available from Maine Kids-Kin, a program of Families And Children Together. What Happens If The Caregiver Dies? Nothing happens, except that the child will go back to the birth or adoptive parents. At this point, the par
