Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Missouri State Highway Patrol - Troop A, Lees Summit
This department is a safe haven for persons wishing to legally surrender physical custody of their infant. Person stating that they are the parent may leave an 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 45 days old and shows no signs of abuse or neglect.
Categories
Last assured
01/09/2025
Physical Address
504 SE Blue Pkwy, Lees Summit, MO 64063
Hours
M-F 8am-5pm
Voice
Application process
Walk in to department and leave child with an employee (must leave with a person, not outside). Information on the person leaving the child may be asked for but is not required.
Fee
None
Eligibility
Parent of child under the age of 45 days.
Languages
N/A
Service area
Bates County, MO Benton County, MO Carroll County, MO Cass County, MO Clay County, MO Henry County, MO Jackson County, MO Johnson County, MO Lafayette County, MO Pettis County, MO Platte County, MO Ray County, MO Saline County, MO
Agency info
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
This specific state highway patrol office (Troop A) serves 13 counties in Missouri and along with the typical safety responsibilities, also offers several safety education programs that include the installation of child passenger safety car seats.