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.
|
SAFE
HAVEN PROVIDERS: HOSPITAL (MUST BE LEFT WITH A STAFF MEMBER) |
AGE: 28 DAYS OR YOUNGER |
ANONYMITY AND LEGAL PROTECTION GRANTED |
Cons.
Statute Title 23, 6502; 6503
Infant’s Age
Citation: Cons. Stat. Tit. 23, §§ 6502; 6503
A newborn may be relinquished. The term ‘newborn’ means a child less than 28 days of age as reasonably determined by a physician.
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Citation: Cons. Stat.
Tit. 23, § 6503
The child may be relinquished by his or her parent.
Who May Receive the Infant
Citation: Cons. Stat. Tit. 23, §§ 6504;
6505
The child may be left with a health-care provider at a hospital. For purposes of this section, health-care provider includes administrative, managerial, and security personnel employed by a hospital.
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Citation: Cons. Stat. Tit. 23,
§§ 6504; 6505
A health-care provider at a hospital shall do all of the following:
• Take the
newborn into protective custody
• Perform a medical evaluation as well as perform any act
necessary to care for and protect the physical health and safety of the newborn
When relinquishing a newborn pursuant to this chapter,a parent may give a health-care provider information about the newborn’s medical history and any identifying information.
A health-care provider at a hospital shall in all cases notify the county agency and the local municipal police department, or the Pennsylvania State Police where no municipal police jurisdiction exists, immediately by telephone regarding a newborn accepted by a hospital under this chapter. A written report shall be submitted to the county agency and local municipal police department or the Pennsylvania State Police within 48 hours after the oral report.
Immunity for the Provider
Citation: Cons. Stat. Tit. 23, § 6507
Except for a violation of § 6506 (relating to failure to report acceptance of newborns), no hospital or health-care provider at a hospital shall be subject to civil liability or criminal penalty solely by reason of complying with the provisions of this chapter.
Protection for Relinquishing
Parent
Citation: Cons. Stat. Tit. 23, § 6503; Title 18, § 4306
The parent is not criminally liable under any provision of title 18 (relating to crimes and offenses) if the criteria of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4306 are met.
A parent of a newborn shall not be criminally liable for any violation of this title solely for leaving a newborn in the care of a hospital pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 65 (relating to newborn protection) provided that the following criteria are met:
• The parent expresses, either
orally or through conduct, the intent to have the hospital accept the newborn.
• The newborn is not a victim of child abuse or criminal conduct.
Effect on Parental Rights
This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.