How to Add Loco Parentis Child to SHA Below 18: Documents
How to add loco parentis child to SHA below 18: log in to Afya Yangu, go to My Profile → Dependants → Add Dependant → Child (loco parentis), choose below 18, and upload the court document that gives you guardianship, with the child’s birth certificate or birth notification number.
This page explains how to add loco parentis child to SHA below 18. Loco parentis means in the place of a parent. It covers a child in your legal care who is not your biological or adopted child.
You need a court document that gives you guardianship of the child.
How to Add Loco Parentis Child to SHA Below 18: Where to Click
- Go to afyayangu.go.ke and log in with your National ID and PIN. Enter the OTP sent to the registered phone.
- Open My Profile from the left-hand menu. On a phone, tap the three dots first.
- Open Dependants, between Income and Next of Kin.
- Choose Add Dependant, then Child (loco parentis).
- Choose below 18 as the age group.
- Upload the court document that gives you guardianship, enter the child’s birth certificate number or birth notification reference number, then save.
The login and navigation are explained in detail in the full guide on how to add dependants to SHA.
Documents Needed to Add a Loco Parentis Child Under 18 to SHA
- Court document establishing your guardianship of the child
- Birth certificate number, or birth notification reference number
- Your own SHA login (National ID and PIN)
- A working phone for the OTP sent to the account holder
What Counts as a Guardianship Document
SHA asks for court documents that establish your guardianship of the child. If you hold a different document that you believe proves guardianship, confirm with SHA on 0800 720 601 before you submit.
Upload a clear, complete copy, not a photo of part of the page.
Tips on How to Add Loco Parentis Child to SHA Below 18 Before You Submit
- Check that the child’s name matches the birth certificate and the court document.
- Make sure your own SHA account is active before you add anyone.
- Keep the court document and the certificate next to you while you fill in the form.
- Add each child separately, one Add Dependant entry per child.
Is This the Right Page?
This page covers How to Add Loco Parentis Child to SHA Below 18 for a child under your guardianship, under 18. Pick the page that matches your situation.
| Your situation | Page to use |
|---|---|
| Your biological child, under 18 | How to add a child under 18 to SHA |
| Adopted child, under 18 | How to add an adopted child under 18 |
| Child under your guardianship, 18 or above | How to add a loco parentis child above 18 |
| Your spouse | How to add your spouse on SHA |
What Happens After You Add the Child
After you save, SHA verifies the details. Until then the child shows as Pending, so wait for the confirmation before you rely on the cover.
When the child turns 18, the portal asks for the child’s own National ID number. See the loco parentis above-18 page for that stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add a loco parentis child to SHA below 18?
Log in to Afya Yangu, open My Profile, then Dependants, then Add Dependant. Choose Child (loco parentis), select below 18, and upload the court document that gives you guardianship with the birth certificate number or birth notification reference number.
What is loco parentis?
It means in the place of a parent. It describes a child under your legal guardianship who is not your biological or adopted child.
Which document proves guardianship?
SHA asks for court documents that establish guardianship. If you hold a different document, confirm with SHA before you submit.
When does this child need a National ID?
When the child turns 18, the portal asks for the child’s National ID number. See the loco parentis above-18 page.
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WhatsApp UsDisclaimer: MyCyber is an independent educational website, not affiliated with SHA, the Ministry of Health or the Government of Kenya. Requirements are based on SHA’s published rules and reported SHA notices, checked on [add date checked on sha.go.ke]. SHA decides whether a dependant is accepted. Confirm at sha.go.ke or call 0800 720 601.
