A Massachusetts Responsible Adult Affidavit is a document that is used to give a responsible adult permission to act as a guardian for a minor child in the state of Massachusetts. This document is often used when the child's parents are unavailable or unable to act as a guardian due to work, illness, or other reasons. The responsible adult named in the affidavit must be age 18 or older and must be a resident of the state of Massachusetts. The responsible adult is then legally authorized to make decisions regarding the health, education, and welfare of the child. There are several types of Massachusetts Responsible Adult Affidavit, including: 1. Temporary Guardian Affidavit: This type of affidavit allows a responsible adult to act as a temporary guardian for a minor child for a limited period of time. 2. Permanent Guardian Affidavit: This type of affidavit allows a responsible adult to act as a permanent guardian for a minor child. 3. Power of Attorney for Health Care: This type of affidavit allows a responsible adult to make medical decisions for a minor child. 4. Power of Attorney for Education: This type of affidavit allows a responsible adult to make educational decisions for a minor child.