Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Excelsior Springs Hospital
This hospital 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
10/15/2024
Physical Address
1700 Rainbow Blvd, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Hours
24/7 Emergency Room, other services vary
Voice
Website
Application process
Visit hospital 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
Interpreters available
Service area
KS MO
Agency info
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HOSPITAL
Excelsior Springs Hospital is a tax exempt government entity serving the people of Excelsior Springs and surrounding communities by providing quality health care. It is affiliated with North Kansas City Hospital. Services include Emergency Room, Medical/Surgical, Radiology/Imaging, Outpatient Specialty Clinics, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Cardiopulmonary, Home Health and Hospice.