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Safe Havens For Abandoned Newborns | Ohio Department Of Children And Youth

246 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility

Parents of newborns

Required documents

The parent is not required to provide any information however, a form is available to provide basic health information for the newborn.

Hours

Hours vary based on location many locations available Mon-Sun 24 Hours

Application process

Call or go online for more information.

Fees

None

Service area

Hocking County, Ohio
Fairfield County, Ohio

Description

Policy/program that allows a parent to leave an infant (up to 30 days old) with: *a medical worker in a hospital; *a medical worker at a fire department or other emergency service organization; or *a peace officer at a law enforcement agency. Provides protection from prosecution only for the newborn's parents. If the infant is left with a person at one of these places, and has not been abused, the parent will face no legal consequences for making this choice.

Data provided by

211 Fairfield

Providing organization

Ohio Department Of Children And Youth

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth's mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs.