Custody Guide for Child Caregivers

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Massachusetts Court System

Please review the entire guide to obtain information on the different types of legal arrangements that may be available when a non-parent provides care for a child, and the benefits and limits of each.

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Custody Guide for Child Caregivers

Introduction
Rights and responsibilities of parents and caregivers
Caregiver process in Probate and Family Court
Caregiver process in Juvenile Court
Resources for children and families
Acknowledgments

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Supreme Judicial Court, One Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108

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(617) 557-1000

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masscip@jud.state.ma.us

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Youth in State Care
Guardianship of Minors
The Court Adoption Process

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