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: MEDICAL FACILITY FIRE STATION HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (MUST BE LEFT WITH A STAFF MEMBER) |
AGE: 45
DAYS OR YOUNGER |
ANONYMITY GRANTED |
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Infant’s Age
Citation: Ann. Stat. § 38-2282
An infant who is 45 days old or younger may be relinquished.
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Citation: Ann. Stat. § 38-2282
A parent or other person having lawful custody of an infant that has not suffered bodily harm may surrender physical custody of the infant.
Who May Receive the Infant
Citation: Ann.
Stat. § 38-2282
Physical custody of the infant may be surrendered to any employee who is on duty at a fire station, city or county health department, medical care facility or law enforcement agency.
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Citation: Ann.
Stat. § 38-2282
As soon as possible after an employee takes physical custody of an infant, such person shall notify a local law enforcement agency. Upon receipt of such notice, a law enforcement officer shall take custody of the infant as an abandoned child.
Any person, city or county agency, or medical care facility taking physical custody of an infant shall perform any act necessary to protect the physical health or safety of the infant.
Immunity for the Provider
Citation: Ann. Stat. § 38-2282
Any person, city or county agency, or medical care facility taking physical custody of an infant shall be immune from liability for any injury to the infant that may result from taking care of the infant.
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Citation: Ann. Stat. § 21-5605
No parent or other person having lawful custody of an infant shall be prosecuted for abandonment of a child, if such parent or person surrenders custody of an infant in the manner provided by § 38-2282, and if such infant has not suffered bodily harm.
Effect on Parental Rights
Citation: Ann. Stat.
§ 38-2269(d)
At a hearing for termination of termination of parental rights, a finding of unfitness may be made if the court finds that the custody of the child was surrendered pursuant to § 38-2282, or the child was left under such circumstances that the identity of the parents is unknown and cannot be ascertained, despite diligent searching, and the parents have not come forward to claim the child within 3 months after the child is found.