- This part 7 applies only when a parent or guardian of a minor delegates any power regarding care, custody, or property of the minor to an approved temporary caregiver with the assistance of a temporary care assistance program pursuant to this part 7. Nothing in this part 7 restricts, abridges, or alters the right of a minor’s parent or guardian to provide for the care of the minor by power of attorney pursuant to any other provision of law.
- Nothing in this part 7:
- Relieves the parent of any obligation to support the minor as otherwise provided by law;
- Limits the authority of the court to order a parent to make support payments or reimbursements for medical, behavioral, health, or other care or treatment;
- Abrogates the right of the minor to any benefits provided through public funds for which the minor is otherwise entitled; or
- Limits or prevents the ability of law enforcement or county child welfare agencies to investigate a report of suspected abuse or neglect of a child pursuant to section 19-3-308.
Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 19-1142), ch. 265, p. 2509, § 1, effective August 2.