Understanding Safe Haven Laws
I really enjoyed this article from the Huron Daily Tribune. I wish I could make everyone in the United States read it. It lays out Safe Haven Laws in exactly the right way so that everyone can understand and everyone gets all the facts. The laws do not advocate abandonment. The laws certainly do not […]
Knowledge of Safe Have Laws Still Not Widespread
A letter to the editor of The Kansas City Star, struck a chord with me today. The part that really got to me was that she said it is unfortunate that everyone is not aware of the Safe Haven Laws in their state. Unfortunate? Really? I would have to say it is impossibly despicable that […]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April
Who knew April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month? We did! But somehow, our post didn’t make it to publish! Nevertheless, Child abuse prevention doesn’t stop in April so we wanted to pass along this information anyway. Today’s article reviews how local agencies are raising awareness for this issue. It also reviews a bit of […]
Age Restrictions for Safe Haven Laws
A 12 year old boy in Nebraska was dropped off at a hospital by his family. What do you think about this? If you recall, when the Safe Haven Laws first went into effect in Nebraska no age limit was set on the children that would be taken care of if their parents could not. […]
Infant Protection Laws Could Expand in South Carolina
In South Carolina there is currently a bill working its way through the House that would expand infant protection laws. It is the wish of the sponsors, like Chip Limehouse, R-Charleston, that babies up to 3 years old could be protected under the Safe Haven Laws. It was prompted by such high profile cases as […]
County Supervisor Gets Personal Proof Safe Haven Laws Work
After that story last week, I have had just about all of the sadness I can take. This week will feature nothing but HAPPY stories! First up is this article from the Signal Tribune Newspaper. The Los Angeles County Supervisor got a visit from one the abandoned newborns covered under the Safely Surrendered Baby Law […]
Another Victory for Safe Haven Laws
Finally, the kind of headline I like to see! “Mother Acted Within Safe Haven Guidelines”. Short story. No sensationalism. A mother who acknowledged that she could not care for her child obeyed the law and ensured the safety of her newborn by leaving it with personnel at her local hospital. She will face no charges […]
Knowing Safe Haven Laws Can Help Mothers & Babies
Continuing with sadness-free Happy Story Week is this article out of Anderson, South Carolina. A baby was born at AnMed Health Women’s and Children’s Hospital and was left there by the mother under Daniel’s Law. This is just the perfect scenario. It is exactly what the makers of Safe Haven Laws hoped for when these […]
Heartwarming & Long Overdue Thank You From Abandoned Infant
Most of the articles I read lately are utterly depressing. Even the stories that ultimately have a good message are such somber, fact-based, drab things. Finally, I have found an article that completely warmed my heart. It has got everything a great story should have: mystery, heroic characters, and a happy ending for everyone. Two […]
Infant Abandonment or Infant Homicide?
I have an update for everyone on a story I reported last week. Unfortunately, it’s a terrible update. Worse than I could have imagined. If you recall, a baby was found in a field, but police were unsure if it was a homicide because the child appeared to have severe medical problems. It was possible […]
