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Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Miami County Medical Center

This medical center 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, assuming the child is under 60 days old and shows no signs of abuse or neglect.

Last assured

11/22/2024

Physical Address

2100 Baptiste Dr, Paola, KS 66071

Hours

24/7

Application process

Visit agency and leave child with an employee (must leave with a person, not outside).

Fee

None

Eligibility

Any person having lawful custody of a child less than 45 days old in Missouri and less than 60 days old in Kansas.

Languages

Language line available

Service area

Kansas and Missouri

Agency info

MIAMI COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

Small hospital providing emergency room care and state-of-the-art surgical services. Operated by Olathe Health Services

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