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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.

Last assured

11/21/2023

Physical Address

305 E Pine, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080

Hours

M-F 7am-3pm

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.

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