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 EMERGENCY ROOM EMS PROVIDER (MUST BE LEFT WITH A STAFF MEMBER) |
AGE: 14 DAYS OR YOUNGER |
ANONYMITY NOT
SPECIFIED BUT LEGAL PROTECTION GRANTED |
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Ann. Code 18.2-371.1; 40.1-103; 8.01-226.5:2 & 63.2-910.1
Infant’s Age
Citation:
Ann. Code §§ 18.2-371.1; 40.1-103
A child may be relinquished within the first 14 days after his or her birth.
Who May Relinquish the
Infant
Citation: Ann. Code §§ 18.2-371.1; 40.1-103
The child may be relinquished by his or her parent.
Who May Receive the Infant
Citation:
Ann. Code §§ 18.2-371.1; 40.1-103
The child may be delivered to:
• A hospital that provides
24-hour emergency services
• A rescue squad that employs emergency medical technicians
Responsibilities
of the Safe Haven Provider
This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.
Immunity for the Provider
Citation: Ann. Code § 8.01-226.5:2
Any personnel of a hospital or rescue squad receiving a child who has been voluntarily relinquished by his or her parent shall be immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for injury or other damage to the child unless such injury or other damage is the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct by such personnel.
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Citation: Ann. Code §§ 18.2-371.1;
40.1-103
Relinquishment of the child shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution of a parent for abuse or neglect of children, cruelty to children, or endangering a child. In order for the affirmative defense to apply, the child shall be delivered in a manner reasonably calculated to ensure the child’s safety.
Effect on Parental Rights
Citation: Ann. Code § 63.2-910.1
A local department shall have authority
to:
• Take custody of the child
• Arrange an appropriate
placement
• Institute proceedings to terminate parental rights