Child Welfare in Nebraska
Here is an interesting article on the state of child welfare in Nebraska. One point in particular I just touched on in a previous post. When Safe Haven was first enacted in Nebraska, any child under the age of 18 could be legally abandoned at an approved location. This caused dozens of teenagers to be […]
Safe Haven Age Limits
This is an extremely short article, but it brings up a great point that we have not mentioned in a while. What do you think is the appropriate age limit for Safe Haven? Anyone familiar with these laws, I am sure, heard about the disaster that happened in my home state of Nebraska when the […]
Iowa Wants Informed Citizens
In the wake of the murder of twin babies by Jackie Burkle, 22, Iowa is wishing to send out a refresher to all residents on Safe Haven laws. There is no reason why these infants should have died. It has not been made public whether Burkle was aware that Safe Haven laws existed, but either […]
Refresher on Safe Haven in Illinois
This article is an update on the state of Safe Haven Laws in Illinois. It is another reminder that there is always an alternative to letting an infant die or leaving one in an unsafe place. The article mentions that of the four babies that were found illegally abandoned, two died. That is not very […]
Maisy Gets a Happy Ending
Finally! I have a good story to report! We reported on the little girl Maisy quite a while ago. She was abandoned in China due to the mark on her face, but was quickly adopted by an Oklahoma couple. The little girl is now 3-years-old and has had several surgeries to correct the mark or […]
Wisconsin to Expand Safe Haven
Representatives in Wisconsin are seeking to expand Safe Haven laws in the state. The new legislation would increase the age limit for dropping off newborns from 3 days to 30 days. I can see no real reason why there are states that have such a small window for Safe Haven protection. Any child older than […]
Billings Mother Faces No Charges for Abandonment
This article made me angry. A child was dropped off at a hospital in Billings and the mother will not face charges for abandonment, but I do not think she should be off the hook so easily. She left the child in a bathroom by himself. Hospital workers determined that the infant could not have […]
Baby Found in Church Lot Still Needs Justice
It has been over a month since the baby was found abandoned at a Schaumburg church. If you recall, the baby was found in a bag in the parking lot covered by a towel and teddy bear. A staff member moved the bag inside to see if anyone would claim it. Only her cries saved […]
Porch Baby was Stillborn
We reported on the baby that was abandoned on a neighbor’s porch in Philadelphia earlier. It turns out that the child was actually stillborn. This is still incredibly sad, but I cannot help but be ecstatic that the child did not die on the porch, cold and alone. The mother is still wanted for questioning […]
Safe Haven Saves Lives
This is a short little article, but I decided it would be nice to include anyway. It also has a short video on a recent story. We do not post videos very often, so this might be a little treat. Please let us know if you have any thoughts for us on this or any […]
