The following calls are to be expeditiously forwarded to and handled by Nick Silverio, Founder at 786-413-2570.
· All calls regarding A Safe Haven for Newborns in Florida, except for basic needs.
· Hiding their pregnancy…Anonymity issues
· If the law does not grant anonymity
· Unsure of what to do…the Safe Haven option vs Adoption
· Assistance navigating thru
the entire pregnancy
· Wanting to utilize the Safe Haven option
· Process to reclaim a newborn left at a Safe Haven facility
· Adoption issues
· Requesting signage/decals/collateral materials
· For Safe Haven facilities personnel
only…Safe Haven for Newborns Web based Certification is offered to all 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Please
encourage their participation and connect them to Nick Silverio, Founder at 786-413-2570……safehaven@asafehavenfornewborns.com.........www.asafehavenfornewborns.com
· Caller is interested in volunteer opportunities or donating to A Safe Haven for Newborns.
· Any other question(s), issues not previously addressed or when in doubt.
We are dedicated to saving the lives of precious newborns, WHATEVER IT TAKES, as every life is precious.
We assist the pregnant
woman or mother in a compassionate way to receive the help and support she needs.
REMEMBER, It is the Law-the baby MUST be
given to a staff member at a Safe Haven facility. Tell them you are leaving the baby with “Safe Haven”.
ANONYMITY -We respect and protect
the callers right to anonymity at all times.
MEDICAL HISTORY- Asking for and the mother providing medical history information is optional.
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SAFE
HAVEN PROVIDERS: MEDICAL PROVIDER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (MUST BE LEFT WITH A STAFF MEMBER) |
AGE: 30 DAYS OR YOUNGER |
ANONYMITY
NOT SPECIFIED BUT LEGAL PROTECTION GRANTED |
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Arkansas Code Title 9, Ch. 34, Sect. 202,203 & Ann. Code 5-27-205(c)
Infant’s
Age
Citation: Ann. Code § 9-34-202
A child who is 30 days old or younger may be relinquished.
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Citation: Ann. Code §§ 9-34-202; 5-27-205(c)
A child may be relinquished by his or her parent or a person designated by the parent.
Who
May Receive the Infant
Citation: Ann. Code § 9-34-202
The child may be left with any medical provider or law enforcement agency.
Responsibilities
of the Safe Haven Provider
Citation: Ann. Code §§ 9-34-202; 9-34-203
Any medical provider or law enforcement agency shall, without a court order, take possession of a child who is 30 days old or younger if the child is left with or voluntarily delivered to the medical provider or law enforcement agency by the child’s parent who does not express an intent to return for the child.
A medical provider or law enforcement agency that takes possession of a child shall perform any act necessary to protect the physical health and safety of the child.
Upon delivery of the child, the law enforcement officer or an appropriate hospital employee shall take the child into protective custody for 72 hours and immediately notify the Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services.
Immunity
for the Provider
Citation: Ann. Code § 9-34-202
A medical provider or law enforcement agency shall incur no civil or criminal liability for any good-faith acts or omissions performed pursuant to this section.
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Citation: Ann. Code § 5-27-205(c)
The fact that a parent voluntarily delivered a child to and left the child with, or voluntarily arranged for another person to deliver a child to and leave the child with, a medical provider or law enforcement agency serves as an affirmative defense to a prosecution for endangering the child.
This section specifically does not constitute a defense to any prosecution arising from an act of abuse or neglect committed prior to the delivery of a child to a medical provider or law enforcement agency.
Effect on Parental Rights
Citation:
Ann. Code § 9-34-203
The department will initiate a dependency action [to place the child in a permanent home].