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 MEDICAL FACILITY POLICE DEPARTMENT BIRTHING CENTER FIRE STATION (MUST BE LEFT WITH A STAFF MEMBER) |
AGE: 30
DAYS OR YOUNGER |
ANONYMITY AND LEGAL PROTECTION GRANTED |
Revised Statute 418.017
Infant’s Age
Citation: Rev. Stat. § 418.017
An infant may be relinquished if he or she:
• Is 30 days of age or younger as determined to a reasonable degree of medical certainty
• Has no evidence of abuse
Who May Relinquish the
Infant
Citation: Rev. Stat. § 418.017
The infant may be relinquished by his or her parent.
Who May Receive the Infant
Citation: Rev. Stat.
§ 418.017
The infant may be left at an authorized facility in the physical custody of an agent, employee, physician, or other medical professional working at the authorized facility. An authorized facility includes a hospital, freestanding birthing center, physician’s office, sheriff’s office, police station, or fire station.
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Citation: Rev. Stat. § 418.017
An agent, employee, physician, or other medical professional working at an authorized facility shall receive an infant brought to the authorized facility. When an infant has been left, the authorized facility shall notify the Department of Human Services no later than 24 hours after receiving the infant.
Immunity for the Provider
Citation: Rev. Stat. § 418.017
If acting in good faith in receiving an infant, an authorized facility receiving an infant and any agent, employee, physician, or other medical professional working at the authorized facility are immune from any criminal or civil liability that otherwise might result from their actions relating to receiving the infant. A city, county, or other political subdivision of this State that operates a sheriff’s office, police station, or fire station that receives an infant is immune from any criminal or civil liability that otherwise might result from the actions taken by its employees or agents in receiving the infant.
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Citation: Rev. Stat. §§ 418.017; 163.535(3)
A parent leaving an infant under this section is not required to provide any identifying information about the infant or the parent. Relinquishment of the child to a safe haven is an affirmative defense to prosecution for abandonment.
Effect on Parental Rights
Citation:
Rev. Stat. § 418.017
The infant is considered abandoned for purposes of § 419B.100, and the department is considered to have protective custody of the infant from the moment the infant was left at the facility. The department shall comply with the applicable provisions of Revised Statutes chapter 419B with regard to the infant.