Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Mother's Refuge
This agency is a safe haven for persons wishing to surrender physical custody of their infant.
Categories
Last assured
06/12/2025
Physical Address
Hours
24/7 facility
Application process
Visit agency 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
Kansas and Missouri
Agency info
MOTHERS REFUGE
Mother's Refuge operates two residential programs, (1) a maternity home for homeless, pregnant and parenting young moms, ages 12-21yo, and their babies, and (2) a Transitional Living Program for single moms 18+. In addition to providing a safe home, they provide comprehensive services to meet the needs of their residents and instill skills and knowledge needed to help them become self-sufficient. Services include access to medical care, individual case management and mental health services, access to academic education and employment, and life skills such as meal planning, budgeting, career building, and more.