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.
Categories
Last assured
12/03/2024
Physical Address
8929 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66112
Hours
24/7
Voice
Website
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.