Texas Adoption Laws Page2
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Laws for Infant safe Haven
- Age Requirements :
Statute: Fam. Code - § 262.302The child must be sixty days old or younger.
- The following may relinquish the Infant :
Statute: Fam. Code - § 262.302- Parent of that Infant.
- The following may receive the Infant :
Statute: Fam. Code - § 262.301- Hospital
- An authorized child-placing agency
- Emergency Medical Services Provider
- Safe Haven Provider Responsibilities :
Statute: Fam. Code - §- § 262.302; 262.303- They can take any action to protect the child and his health.
- Notify the Department.
- Provide the voluntary disclosure form of medical information to the parents.
- Parental Rights :
Statute: Fam. Code - § 262.303- Custody of the child should assumed by the Dept. of Protective and Services.
