Familia Segura
Prepare today to help protect your family tomorrow.
About Us
Familia Segura is a free educational initiative created to help families understand how to prepare legally for emergencies. We provide simple information about Power of Attorney and temporary guardianship planning. We are not a law firm and do not offer legal advice — our goal is education and preparedness only.
Familia Segura provides clear and simple information to help families prepare legally for emergencies. Our focus is education, stability, and protection.
Our goal is to help families understand how Power of Attorney and temporary guardianship can protect their finances and children before a crisis happens.
We explain legal preparedness in straightforward language so families can feel informed, organized, and more confident about their future.
All information is free and educational. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. We encourage consultation with licensed Massachusetts attorneys for personalized guidance.
Our Goal
This document was created by the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute in collaboration with legal organizations across Massachusetts, including Greater Boston Legal Services, the ACLU of Massachusetts, and Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic. It was last reviewed in July 2025.
This packet was designed specifically for immigrant families in Massachusetts and contains practical tools to help you prepare before an emergency happens. Inside you will find official Massachusetts forms for the Caregiver Authorization Affidavit and Temporary Agent Authorization, a guide to planning for your children's care, information about your legal rights, and a list of free legal services available across Massachusetts.
This is one of the most complete and trustworthy resources available for immigrant families in Massachusetts. We strongly encourage every family to read it, fill out the forms inside, and keep a copy in a safe place where trusted people can find it.
This document is free. You do not need a lawyer to read it or download it. However, we always recommend speaking with a licensed Massachusetts attorney before signing any legal document.