Illinois Power of Attorney for Minor (Child) Form

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Updated July 16, 2026

An Illinois power of attorney for a minor (child) is a document that allows parents to delegate temporary guardianship to another person who will care for their child(ren). It will allow an agent to make financial, educational, and medical decisions for (a) child(ren).

Where does the child currently reside?

This is important for State laws.

Which COUNTY does the child currently reside?

County

Which PARISH does the child currently reside?

Parish

A parent may not use this form to delegate parental powers regarding a child who is subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under s. 48.13, 48.14, 938.12, 938.13, or 938.14, Wis. Stats.

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Tennessee. For delegations of parental authority in Tennessee, use of a state-supplied form is required. The form may be downloaded at:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/legal/legal_poa_minor_child_form.pdf

(1) If a child has another living parent whose whereabouts are known and who is willing and able to provide care and custody for the child, a parent may not leave the child with another person unless the other parent consents to the appointment in writing. (2) You may not appoint a temporary agent if your parental rights have been terminated or you have signed a voluntary surrender.

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A power of attorney is not a valid means of delegating childcare authority in the state of Maryland. Please contact the clerk of your county court for information about temporary guardianship.

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Laws

Maximum Term: No statutory limit.
Signing Requirements: Must be signed in the presence of one witness and notarized.^[1]
Guardianship is Court Appointed: In Illinois, a guardian must be appointed by the circuit courts. A standalone POA will only be supplemental to the actual petition. However, the court may issue a ruling that incorporates the POA into the final order or allow the POA to serve as a temporary grant of powers until a final decision is made.

Sample

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Sources

755 ILCS 45/3-3(f)

Illinois Power of Attorney for Minor (Child) Form