Non-Traditional Families
Caring for a Relative's Child
Learn about your rights when caring for a relative’s child, including how to make decisions for the child when you lose contact with the parents.Child Guardianship
Find out more about private guardianship cases—cases started by an individual, such as a grandparent or another person caring for someone else’s child.When You Can't Take Care of Your Child
Find out how to give someone permission to make decisions for your child when you are unavailable to parent.