Instructions For Child Care Power Of Attorney - Hamilton County Juvenile Court

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Hamilton County Juvenile Court
Instructions for:
CHILD CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY
This packet was prepared for your convenience and ease in filing a child care power of attorney or a caretaker
authorization affidavit. Both allow grandparents to exercise parental authority over grandchildren living with
grandparents, but they are different:
• A power of attorney can only be filed by a parent, guardian, or custodian of a child.
• A caretaker authorization affidavit can only be filed by a grandparent after reasonable attempts have been
made to locate or contact the child's parents, guardian, or custodian.
This packet contains both a power of attorney and a caretaker authorization affidavit. Read through both
documents and their notices to determine if either is appropriate for your situation. Make certain that you
understand and meet all requirements before selecting a document. Answer all questions completely and
accurately. Use BLACK ink and type or neatly print all information. Use the appropriate enclosed checklist
to complete the following steps:
1. The Child Care Power of Attorney (Form 1349) OR the Caretaker Authorization Affidavit (Form
1345). The term at the top of the form, "In re," refers to the name of the child or children. The Case Number
is only completed if a previous "F" case number exists. Court staff will determine if a case number already
exists or assign a case number for a new filing.
2. The Child Custody Affidavit (Form 551A/B). See #1 for instructions.
3. Each must be signed and notarized by an Ohio notary public.
4. File the Power of Attorney or Caretaker Authorization Affidavit in the appropriate court within 5 days,
along with the:
Child Custody Affidavit (Form 551A/B);
Party Information Form (Form 1347);
Checklist (Form 1348 or 1344)
5. The documents can be filed by mailing or bringing them to:
Hamilton County Juvenile Court
Clerk's Office
800 Broadway
Cincinnati, OH 45202-1332
There is no filing fee for these documents. Questions concerning these instructions may be addressed to a
Deputy Clerk at 513-946-9433, 9434, 9435 or 9436. Any legal questions should be addressed by an attorney.
Legal questions cannot be answered by Court staff.
Termination: Documents are available in the Clerk's Office in the event that the power of attorney or caretaker
authorization affidavit is terminated. Various parties must be notified upon termination.

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