VOICES FOR TRUTH ALERT

A ministry of Calvary Chapel La Habra

Purpose: AB 495, known as the Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025, was introduced to help children—particularly of immigrant families—avoid disruption when a parent might be suddenly detained or deported. The bill expands who can use a caregiver’s authorization affidavit to include “non-relative extended family members.” This term is broadly defined to include adults with an established familial or mentoring relationship with the child—or a relative of the child

 

Those individuals could make decisions about the child's education and medical care—including enrolling them in school or consenting to treatments—without needing a court appearance, notarization, or even explicit parental consent.

 

Lack of oversight safeguards: Legal experts and parental rights advocates warn there are no required background checks, home visits, or court reviews before a caregiver makes significant decisions about a child.

 

Broad and vague definition of “caregiver”: could encompass neighbors, mentors—even strangers with a self-declared bond—posing a risk when schools or providers are not obligated to verify identity or relationship. Schools are not required to verify affidavits and are protected from liability—even if a child is placed with an unverified caregiver.

 

Please Call and leave a message for these key CA Democrat Senate Appropriation Committee Members and ask them to vote NO on AB 494 

 

Committee Chair -Anna Caballero (916) 651-4014

Christopher Cabaldon (915) 651-4003

Tim Grayson (916) 651-4009

Alisha Wahab (916) 651-4410

Laura Richardson (916) 651-4035