Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | City Of Kansas City, MO - Police Dept. - South Patrol
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
01/05/2024
Physical Address
9701 Marion Park Dr, Kansas City, MO 64137
Hours
M-F 8am-5pm; 9-1-1 is 24/7
Voice
Website
Application process
Walk in to 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
Parent of child under the age of 45 days.
Languages
N/A
Service area
Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO
Agency info
CITY OF KANSAS CITY MO
Municipality. The 3-1-1 Action Center processes citizen requests for city services and complaints about city government with total follow-up until requests are resolved. Focus is on services that are the work of city departments such as Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Animal Control, Neighborhood and Community Services.