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Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Providence 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

12/03/2024

Physical Address

8929 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66112

Hours

24/7

Application process

Visit medical center 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 60 days old in Kansas and less than 45 days old in Missouri.

Languages

Interpreters available

Service area

KS MO

Agency info

PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER

A Catholic regional hospital with specialized services.

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