Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | City of Edgerton, KS - 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
08/15/2024
Physical Address
27747 W 159th St, New Century, KS 66031
Hours
M-F 8am-4pm
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
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
Kansas and Missouri
Agency info
CITY OF EDGERTON KS
Municipality.