Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | City of Warrensburg - Police Department
This police 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
11/25/2024
Physical Address
102 B S Holden, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Hours
M-F 8am-5pm; 9-1-1 is 24/7
Application process
Visit police 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
Any person having lawful custody of a child less than less than 60 days old in Kansas and less than 45 days old in Missouri.
Languages
N/A
Service area
Warrensburg, MO
Agency info
CITY OF WARRENSBURG
Municipality.