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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.

Last assured

02/10/2025

Physical Address

9100 W 74th St, Merriam, KS 66204

Hours

24/7

Voice

913-676-2000

Main Phone

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.

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