New Hampshire Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in New Hampshire Page2

Laws for Infant safe Haven

• Age Requirements :
  Statute: - § 132-A:2

  A child must be seven days old or younger

• The following may relinquish the Infant :
  Statute: - § 132-A:2
  • Parents

• The following may receive the Infant :
  Statute: - § 132-A:2
  • A police station
  • Church
  • Fire station
  • A 911 responder
  • Hospital

• Safe Haven Provider Responsibilities :
  Statute: - §- § 132-A:2; - § 132-A:3
  • They should provide the required medical care to the child.
  • They must notify the department and enforcement officials within 24 hours.