Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Wyandotte County Public Health Department - Disease Control
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/KCK Health Department is dedicated to preventing and controlling the spread of disease in our community. Some of our activities include investigating diseases and outbreaks, testing for and treating diseases like tuberculosis and sexually transmitted infections, preparing for heath in disasters, providing immunizations, and partnering with healthcare providers to respond to a wide variety of infectious diseases
Categories
Last assured
05/07/2025
Physical Address
619 Ann Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Website
https://www.wycokck.org
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.