A Power of Attorney (POA) document would most likely not provide any help in a temporary child care situation for grandparents; children cannot grant another person any rights through a POA since they are minors, and POAs cannot be created that assign rights for a third party (i.e., a mother cannot create a POA that assigns rights on behalf of her children).
Absent some kind of court order granting temporary custody, it is unlikely that any legal document would be of assistance.
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