South Carolina Adoption Laws Page2

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Laws for Infant safe Haven

• Age Requirements :
  Statute: - § 20-7-85

  The child must be thirty days old or younger.

• The following may relinquish the Infant :
  Statute: - § 20-7-85
  • Parents and any person directed by parents.

• Safe Haven Provider Responsibilities :
  Statute: - § 20-7-85
  • They can take any action to protect the child and his health.
  • They should provide information to the parents about legal relinquishment.
  • They may obtain the medical information and background information from the parents.
  • They must notify the department.

• The following may receive the Infant :
  Statute: - § 20-7-85
  • Hospital and hospital outpatient facility may receive the infant.