Date, time, and place
Confirm when and where the handoff is happening, and who is picking up the kids.
Free checklist · Handoffs
The details for
the next parent.
A short handoff note can cover what matters for the hours ahead. Copy these prompts into a message or your own notes, and use the ones you need.
What to include
Keep it brief and specific. Put anything time-sensitive first so it is easy to find.
What needs attention today
Note anything the other parent needs to know soon: a change of plans, a missed meal, a poor night’s sleep, or something the child wants to talk about.
School and activities
List homework, permission slips, library books, appointments, or equipment needed before the next handoff.
Care updates
Share relevant changes and any care instructions already provided by a clinician, including when prescribed medicine was last given. Keep those instructions with any medicine you send.
What is coming with the kids
Check the bag for clothes, school items, activity equipment, and anything important for bedtime. Note something that needs to come back.
Anything still to confirm
Finish with the questions that need a reply, such as tomorrow’s pickup time or where to leave a forgotten item.
Check the next handoff in CoFam.
Today brings the next 24 hours into view. Open a day on the calendar to see its schedule and handoff details.