Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Centerpoint 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.
Categories
Last assured
11/14/2024
Physical Address
19600 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64057
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
Parent of child under the age of 45 days.
Languages
Interpreters available
Service area
Kansas and Missouri
Agency info
CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER
Acute care hospital. Offers full services including emergency, orthopedics, neurosciences, surgery, women's services and outpatient services.