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Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | University Of Kansas Health System

This hospital 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.

Last assured

03/21/2024

Physical Address

4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS 66160

Hours

24/7

Application process

Visit the agency 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 45 days old in Missouri and less than 60 days old in Kansas.

Languages

Interpreters available

Service area

KS MO

Agency info

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL

Provide general medical services. Specialties include cancer, cardiology, pulmonary, nephrology, ear, nose and throat, gastroenterology, transplant services and more.

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