VLS: Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver | Acuerdo De Autorización Para Cuidador Que No Es Un Padre)

This form allows parents to give temporary legal permission to a nonparent adult caregiver to perform various actions for the child. It lists specific areas where the caregiver can act on the child's behalf, such as medical care or school enrollment.

The court describes it as: With this form, parents can give nonparents temporary legal rights to care for children. Form by Volunteer Legal Services (not State of Texas). Spa...

Common questions

Who fills out this form?

The parents who are completing the form are the ones giving the authorization. The caregiver and the other parent's information are also collected. The form is provided by Volunteer Legal Services, not the State of Texas.

What kind of actions can the caregiver be authorized for?

The parents can authorize actions like medical treatment, enrolling the child in school, or getting state identification documents. The form lists several specific options.

Does this form make the child a foster child?

No, the form states that a child covered by this agreement is not considered to be placed in foster care.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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