CHILD SAFETY & PROTECTION

Protection

Safety

Report Abuse

Abuse Prevention

Abandonment

Youth Suicide

What is Abuse?

Introduction

The goal of the Safety of Newborn Children Law is to save the lives of newborns in danger of abandonment. It offers parents a safe place to leave a newborn infant, confidentially and without fear of punishment.

Under the Safety of Newborn Children Law:

No one will ask your name.
You will not be breaking any laws.
Your baby will be given medical care and placed in a good home.
You will be provided with information on medical care and counseling.

Consider Alternatives

Contact family or friends you can trust.
Call 1-866 EndHarm (1-866-363-4276) to be connected with a CPS office near you.
Contact a crisis line in your area.
Consider adoption of your child.

News Articles

System works: Safe haven law saves newborns (The News Tribune, 1/12/2009)

Introduction

Safety of Newborn Children Law

What Happens Next?

Changing Your Mind

Resources

Parent Information Packet (214 Kb)

Safety of Newborn Children Task Force Report (238 Kb)

Newborn Safety Act - Hospital Model (196 Kb)

Newborn Safety Act - Fire Station Model (199 Kb)

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