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Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Lee's Summit Medical Center

This medical center 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

11/22/2024

Physical Address

2100 SE Blue Pkwy, Lees Summit, MO 64063

Hours

24/7

Application process

Visit the medical center 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

Any person having legal custody of child under the age of 45 days.

Languages

Interpreters available

Service area

Kansas and Missouri

Agency info

LEES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER

Acute care hospital and medical services.

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