Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | City of Lake Lotawana - Police Department
This police department 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
01/13/2025
Physical Address
100 Lake Lotawana Rd, Lake Lotawana, MO 64086
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Voice
Application process
Visit police department 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
N/A
Service area
Lees Summit (Lake Lotawana), MO
Agency info
CITY OF LAKE LOTAWANA
Municipality.