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: HOSPITAL 911 RESPONDER POLICE DEPARTMENT CHURCH FIRE STATION (MUST BE LEFT WITH A STAFF MEMBER) |
AGE: 7 DAYS OR YOUNGER |
ANONYMITY
AND LEGAL PROTECTION GRANTED |
New Hampshire Revised Statutes Chapter 132 - A:1,2,3,4
Infant’s Age
Citation: Rev. Stat. § 132-A:2
A child who is no more than 7 days old may be surrendered.
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Citation: Rev. Stat. § 132-A:2
The child may berelinquished by his or her parent.
Who May Receive the Infant
Citation: Rev. Stat. §§ 132-A:1; 132-A:2
The child may be left at a hospital or a safe haven. A safe haven may be:
• A church that is attended by a person
• A police or fire station that is attended by a person
• A 911 responder at an agreed transfer
location
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Citation: Rev. Stat. §§ 132-A:2; 132-A:3
A hospital or safe haven that takes temporary care and control of a child shall ensure the provision of any medical services necessary to protect the physical health or safety of the child.
Within 24 hours, the hospital or safe haven shall notify the Department of Health and Human Services and law enforcement officials that the hospital or safe haven has assumed temporary care and control of the child.
Immunity for the Provider
Citation: Rev.
Stat. § 132-A:4
No person or entity subject to the provisions of this chapter shall be liable for any claim at law or in equity as a result of action taken pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Citation: Rev. Stat. § 132-A:2
The
parent is not required to reveal personally identifiable information.
Effect on Parental Rights
Citation: Rev. Stat. § 132-A:3
The department assumes temporary care and control of the infant.
Within 24 hours, the department shall request law enforcement officials to investigate the incident using all resources available, including the National Crime Information Center database, to determine if the child is a missing child.