North Carolina Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in North Carolina Page2

Laws for Infant safe Haven

• Age Requirements :
  Statute: - §- § 7B-500; 14-322.3

  A child must be seven days old or younger.

• The following may relinquish the Infant :
  Statute: - § 14-322.3
  • Parents.

• Safe Haven Provider's Responsibilities :
  Statute: - § 7B-500
  • They can take any act necessary for child's health.
  • They must notify the Department of Social Services or Law enforcement agency.
  • They may obtain identification information and medical history from the parents.

• The following may receive the Infant :
  Statute: - § 7B-500
  • Any adult, employees from social services and emergency medical service, health department, health care provider at hospital, law enforcement officer etc. may receive the infant.

• Parental Rights :
  Statute: - § 7B-500
  • They can take temporary custody of the child.