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If you know a minor in Massachusetts who needs temporary or permanent care, the Care Type Finder can help you decide the right type of support with a few easy to answer questions.
Some kinds of support need a judge to make a decision. Others can be given by the parent without a judge.
The Care Type Finder will help you decide between:
And if you are the parent of the minor, the tool can also help you let the court know that you disagree with someone trying to become the guardian of your child or that you want a new guardian for your child.
Answer a few questions about your family's situation to get suggestions for the correct type of support.
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You can use this tool if you are a parent, grandparent, or other person who cares about a minor in Massachusetts.
At the end of this tool, you will be given a link that can help you make the form that you need to take the action that you decide on.
This tool will help you think through the right option for the minor that you care about. You do not need to be ready to take an action when you finish using the tool.
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