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 WORSHIP CENTER EMS PROFESSIONAL FIRE STATION POLICE DEPARTMENT MEDICAL FACILITY ADOPTION AGENCY (MUST BE LEFT WITH
A STAFF MEMBER) |
AGE: 30 DAYS OR YOUNGER |
ANONYMITY AND LEGAL PROTECTION GRANTED |
Ann. Stat. Title 13, 1303
Infant’s
Age
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 13, § 1303
A child who is no more than 30 days old may be relinquished.
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Citation:
Ann. Stat. Tit. 13, § 1303
A person may legally relinquish an infant under this section.
Who May Receive the Infant
Citation: Ann. Stat.
Tit. 13, § 1303
The child may be delivered to:
• An employee, staff member, or volunteer at
a health-care facility
• An employee, staff member, or volunteer at a fire station, police
station, place of worship, or an entity that is licensed or authorized in this State to place minors for adoption
• A 911 emergency responder at a location where the responder and the person have agreed to transfer the child
Responsibilities of the
Safe Haven Provider
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 13, § 1303
A person or facility to whom a child is delivered shall:
• Take temporary custody of the child and ensure that he or she receives any necessary medical care
• Provide notice to a law enforcement agency that the person or facility has taken temporary custody of the child
• Provide notice to the Department for Children and Families that the person or facility has taken temporary custody of the child
Immunity
for the Provider
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 13, § 1303
A person or facility to whom a child is delivered shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for any action taken.
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 13, § 1303
A person who abandons or exposes a child under the age of 2 years whereby the life or health of such child is endangered shall be imprisoned not more than 10 years or fined not more than $10,000, or both. It is not a violation of this section if a person voluntarily delivers a child not more than 30 days of age to a safe haven.
A person voluntarily delivering a child under this subsection shall not be required to reveal
any personally identifiable information but may be offered the opportunity to provide information concerning the child’s or family’s
medical history.
Effect on Parental Rights
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 13, § 1303
Upon receiving notice that a child has been relinquished, the Department for Children and Families shall take custody of the child as soon as practicable.