Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Saint Joseph Medical Center
This hospital 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
01/31/2025
Physical Address
1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO 64114
Hours
24/7
Voice
Website
Application process
Visit the hospital 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
Interpreters available
Service area
KS MO
Agency info
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital offers a full array of acute care outpatient, inpatient and extended care services.