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Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns

Hospitals, health centers, police stations, fire houses and other facilities that are willing to accept, without questions, newborn babies delivered by mothers who are unwilling or unable to care for an infant and are thereby at risk for abandonment. Police reports are generally not filed and no attempt is made to contact the mother's family, even in situations where her identity is known. Infant safe haven statutes vary by jurisdiction with regard to who may leave a baby at a safe haven, the age of the baby at the time of relinquishment, the facilities that can be designated as safe havens, the responsibilities of safe haven providers, anonymity protection for parents and the consequences of relinquishment.

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Thru: New York State Office of Children and Family Services

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New York State Office of Children and Family Services

52 Washington Street
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY

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Rochester Regional Office

259 Monroe Avenue
3rd floor, Suite 301
Rochester, NY

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Syracuse Regional Office

100 S Salina Street
Suite 350
Syracuse, NY

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