Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Mosaic Life Care
This medical center 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
04/25/2025
Physical Address
5325 Faraon Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Hours
M-F 8am-5pm
Voice
Website
Application process
Walk in to 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
Parent of child under the age of 45 days.
Languages
Translation services available
Service area
Kansas and Missouri
Agency info
MOSAIC LIFE CARE
Hospital and medical facility providing physical rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language evaluations, brain injury rehabilitation, cancer treatments and cardiology.