Kansas Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form
Last updated May 13th, 2025
A Kansas minor (child) power of attorney gives parents and legal custodians the ability to temporarily delegate their parental responsibilities to another adult. The document can grant full authority to the representative or list specific powers and duties, such as the ability to make medical decisions or enroll the child in school.
Laws
Signing Requirements – A power of attorney must be notarized to be considered valid in Kansas.[1]
Expiration – If a child is placed in the care of a host family under the Host Families Act, the powers are only valid for one year and may be renewed for an additional year (exceptions apply for active military personnel).[2]
Power of Attorney (Preview)