Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Leavenworth County Health Department
This health 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 45 days old and shows no signs of abuse or neglect.
Categories
Last assured
04/15/2025
Physical Address
500 Eisenhower Rd, Suite 101, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Hours
M-F 8am-5pm, except federal holidays
Voice
Application process
Visit health 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
Spanish
Service area
Leavenworth County, KS
Agency info
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Leavenworth County Health Department provides health services to the public.