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Laws for Infant safe Haven

  • Age Requirements :
    Statute: - § 418.017

    A child must be thirty days old or younger.

  • The following may relinquish the Infant :
    Statute: - § 418.017
    • Parents may relinquish the infant.

  • Safe Haven Provider Responsibilities :
    Statute: - § 418.017
    • They must receive the child.
    • If possible, they should notify the State Office for Services to Children within twenty four hours.
    • If they have any information about the child, then they should provide it to the State Office.

  • The following may receive the Infant :
    Statute: - § 418.017
    • Hospital, fire station, center of birth, police station and physician's office may receive the infant.

  • Parental Rights :
    Statute: - § 418.017
    • A temporary custody of child should be taken by the department.
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