Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Wyandotte County Public Health Department - Disease Control
This health department is a safe haven for persons wishing to legally surrender physical custody of their infant. A parent or other person having lawful custody of an infant may leave the 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 when the child is under 60 days old and shows no signs of abuse or neglect.
Categories
Last assured
05/07/2025
Physical Address
619 Ann Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Voice
Website
Application process
Visit health department and leave child with an employee (must leave with a person, not outside). Child should be taken to hospital ER after hours.
Fee
None
Eligibility
Any person having lawful custody of a child less 60 days old.
Languages
Translation services available
Service area
Wyandotte, KS
Agency info
WYANDOTTE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Public health department that offers various health services for residents of Wyandotte County, KS. Its four divisions include Personal Health Services, Environmental Health, Emergency Preparedness and Air Quality. Prevents epidemics and the spread of disease, protects against environmental hazards, prevents injuries, promotes and encourages healthy behaviors, responds to disasters and assist communities in recovery, and assures the quality and accessibility of health services throughout the county.