Money for Nebraska Safe Haven Laws
I have another interesting article from my home state of Nebraska. Senators are currently voting on a bill which will appropriate $15 million to children under the Safe Haven Law. Although no other children have been abandoned since the age limit was changed last year, they are still aware of the importance of the cause. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Safe Haven Law Rules Vary from State to State
Our second article today is in regards to Safe Haven Laws themselves. In some states, mothers are required to show identification and submit to questioning before they can place their child with the Safe Haven location. Some say this actually defeats the purpose of the laws. If the mothers are too scared to submit to […]
Safe Haven Laws | Before & After
The article below is one of the most comprehensive articles I have seen on the implications of Safe Haven Laws. Not only does is outline the laws themselves, but it also tells us about some of the babies who were not placed in a Safe Haven, and mainly illustrates to us the story of Mariah […]
Safe Haven Laws at Work for Wyoming Baby
I think we deserve a little break from all of the sad articles we usually post here. This story is much less depressing. A baby boy in Wyoming was left safe and sound in the care of a local hospital, but police would like your help in locating the mother. Of course, according to the […]
Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights | Safe Haven Laws Work
Victory for Safe Haven Laws! A story out of Racine, Wisconsin was brought to my attention this week. It gives our little organization tremendous hope for the future of our cause. A newborn infant- not even a day old- was dropped off at a fire station on February 18th. It seems clear that the parent […]
Ignorance of Safe Haven Laws Won’t Avoid Prosecution
A newborn baby boy was abandoned by his mother and left on a front porch. “Baby Nicholas” was not found until several hours later when the Renovato family awoke to find the shivering infant. Strangely, the family seems to have absolutely no connection to the child. It appears that the parent who left the child […]
