Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | City of Pleasant Hill - Fire Protection District
This fire 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
11/21/2023
Physical Address
305 E Pine, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
Hours
M-F 7am-3pm
Voice
Website
Application process
Walk in to fire 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
Parent of child under the age of 45 days.
Languages
N/A
Service area
Pleasant Hill, MO
Agency info
CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
City offices and officials for Pleasant Hill, MO.