What do I need to do to have another adult take care of my child(ren)?
A parent who wants someone else to be legally responsible for the care or his/her children can proceed by use of a power of attorney or by having a court appoint a guardian. Power of Attorney: Under Colorado Revised Statutes ยง15-14-105, a parent or guardian of a minor may delegate powers to another adult for the care, custody or property of the minor for a period not exceeding 12 months. The parent/guardian needs to sign a Delegation of Powers (download form) but the Delegation form does not need to be filed with the Court or approved by a Court order. The Delegation of Powers is an appropriate form to use when parent(s) may be temporarily unavailable (e.g., traveling, ill, or otherwise unavailable). A Delegation form should contain a termination date. The original, signed Delegation should be notarized and should be given to the agent named in the Power. Guardian of a Minor: A Guardianship is more formal, can extend until the minor reaches adulthood (age 18) and can be terminated only
