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Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Saint John Hospital

This hospital 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

3500 S 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048

Hours

24/7

Voice

913-680-6000

Main Phone

Application process

Visit the hospital 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

Interpretation available

Service area

Kansas and Missouri

Agency info

SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL

Public hospital.

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