The Safe Haven Act went into effect over 20 years ago, Health and Human Services–HHS, has received 72 infants, 10 of which were received in 2023. The Iowa Safe Haven Act offers solution to parents who are determined to care for the child, but is unable to care for the baby, up to 90 days old. Safe Havens where infants can be handed over to hospitals, police, and fire stations.
On Tuesday, December 4th, the sixth infant was the newest baby turned over to the Iowa Department and Human Health Services. The Iowa Health and Human Services said, “ the infant girl born on November 11th, 2024 will be placed under temporary foster care until permanent adoption can be attained.
If interested in fostering or adopting in Iowa the Health and Human Services suggest visiting iowafosterandadoption.org.
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