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.
Categories
Last assured
12/03/2024
Physical Address
3500 S 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Hours
24/7
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.