Service Name
Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
Eligibility
Newborn can be dropped off at the hospital by a parent or designee.
Languages
Spanish
Fees
No cost
Address CountryCode
US
Service Hours
24/7
Service Description
None
Application/Referral Process
The infant should be left with a hospital worker wearing proper identification or a name badge.
Description
Utah law allows birth parents to anonymously give up custody of their newborn child without facing any legal consequences. Any Utah hospital, open 24 hours, is designated as Safe Haven for newborns to be dropped off safely. DCFS then places the child for immediate adoption.
Site
Taxonomy
Service Point ID
14235
Operational Status
Operational
Telehealth
No