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Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | City Of Kansas City, KS - Police Department

This police department is a safe haven for persons wishing to legally surrender physical custody of their infant. A parent or other person having lawful custody of an infant may leave the infant (without fear of prosecution) in the hands of staff. A parent will not be prosecuted for leaving their newborn at a safe haven if they follow the laws, assuming the child is under 60 days old and shows no signs of abuse or neglect.

Last assured

02/20/2025

Physical Address

700 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm; 9-1-1 is 24/7

Application process

Visit police department and leave child with an employee (must leave with a person, not outside).

Fee

None

Eligibility

Any person having lawful custody of a child less than less than 60 days old in Kansas and less than 45 days old in Missouri.

Languages

N/A

Service area

Kansas and Missouri

Agency info

CITY OF KANSAS CITY KS

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County serves Kansas City, KS. Services include court information, municipal services, public works & code enforcement.

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