Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Buchanan County Sheriff's Department
This sheriff's 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
07/17/2024
Physical Address
411 Jules, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
Hours
24/7
Application process
Visit sheriff's 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
Buchanan County, MO
Agency info
BUCHANAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
This is the contact for the sheriff's department for Buchanan County in Missouri.