Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Platte County Sheriff
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
11/08/2024
Physical Address
11724 NW Plaza Circle Dr, Kansas City, MO 64153
Hours
24/7
Website
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
Spanish
Service area
Platte County, MO
Agency info
PLATTE COUNTY SHERIFF
This agency is considered the emergency management/sheriff's department contact for Platte County in Missouri. Provide training for the public and private sector to enhance emergency planning efforts and the level of overall preparedness by government organizations, community based agencies, individuals and families for a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community.