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Child Handoff Checklist
A calm final check for immediate care information, belongings and the next known plan.
Revision: August 2026Privacy note
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Child Handoff Checklist
Use the checklist before a child moves between caregivers or households. Keep disagreements outside the physical handoff.
Immediate care
Food, sleep or routine update
Medication and source instructions
Time-sensitive care information
Traveling with the child
School or activity items
Safety equipment
Comfort items
Medication
Other agreed belongings
Next plan
Destination and responsible adult
Next known event or appointment
One follow-up item and owner
Final check
Child ready
Required items present
Immediate information shared
Adult discussion moved away from handoff if needed
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