Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
This medical center 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.
Categories
Last assured
02/10/2025
Physical Address
9100 W 74th St, Merriam, KS 66204
Hours
24/7
Application process
Visit the medical center 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
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
Kansas and Missouri
Agency info
ADVENTHEALTH SHAWNEE MISSION
Provides medical services including emergency and urgent care.