Service Name
Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
Eligibility
Newborn can be dropped of at the hospital by the mother or a person acting with the mother's permission.
Languages
Spanish
Fees
No cost
Address CountryCode
US
Service Hours
24/7
Service Description
None
Application Process
The baby should be dropped of at a hospital that is open 24 hours a day. 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 an immediate adoption.
Taxonomy
Service Point ID
14265
Operational Status
Operational
Virtual
Off