Service Name
Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
Eligibility
Newborn can be dropped off 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/Referral Process
The baby should be dropped off 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 is designated as a Safe Haven for newborns to be dropped off safely. DCFS then places the child for an immediate adoption.
Site
Taxonomy
Service Point ID
14229
Operational Status
Operational
Telehealth
No