Page's Placement Standby Guardianship Contract You do not need to go to court to name someone as a standby guardian for your child. You can name a standby guardian by filling out some simple forms, as long as the other parent of your child agrees to the standby guardianship, or has lost their parental rights by a court order, or has died. There are other guardianship options in Connecticut if standby guardianship will not work for you. In that case, find an attorney to help you understand your options. What does a Standby Guardian do? A standby guardian cares for your child, gets medical care for your child, gives your child food, clothing and shelter, and makes sure your child goes to school. A standby guardian has the legal authority to make medical and educational decisions for your child. The guardianship lasts one year from the time it goes into effect, not the date you sign the forms. If the parent dies, the guardianship expires in 90 days. Medical Insurance The new temporary guardian must make sure your child gets medical care. Please be sure to sign the additional release for medical consent of a minor when the student enters home stay Standby Guardian Form Instructions: To designate a standby guardian, you will have to fill out the forms I have/will email to you. The forms need to be witnessed, but they do not have to be notarized. YOU DO NOT NEED TO GO TO COURT. There is no cost to fill out the forms. Definitions: Standby Guardian: The person who agrees to take care of your child if you cannot Principal: You Consenting Parent: Your child’s other parent Witness: Someone who is not you, the other parent or the standby guardian. Step-by-Step Instructions Fill out the form, Designation of Standby Guardian Sign the form in front of two witnesses. Return the contract to Page's Placement and they will put the completed forms in a safe place. Keep a copy in your Important Documents File and give a copy to your child’s school and health care provider. If you need to move your child out of dorm style housing into home stay and your child will reside with the designated standby guardian. This is the form they will need to show as proof that they are your child’s guardian. This form does NOT need to be filed in court. A Standby Guardian Designation is good for one year or until you take back care of your child – whichever comes first.