Safe Haven

Under Illinois’ Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act – known as the Safe Haven Law – unharmed infants 30 days old or younger can be handed to staff at a Safe Haven – a Police Station (including Campus Police), Fire Station, Hospital or Emergency Medical Facility. No questions asked. You don’t have to give your name. The police will not be called. Your baby will get medical care and be adopted. 

All 50 states in the U.S. and many countries around the world have Safe Haven laws. While laws vary by state, including the age of the newborn and locations where newborns can be brought, every state promises the ability to safely relinquish your newborn under the law.

For information on laws outside of Illinois visit your state’s Safe Haven website or contact the National Safe Haven Alliance.