Save Abandoned Babies

04/02/2026

How many days with no illegal abandonements? - https://mailchi.mp/saveabandonedbabies/happy_valentines_day-10155935

04/02/2026

Safe Haven Laws Work!

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03/30/2026

Each April, Illinois recognizes Save Abandoned Babies Awareness Month, a time to remind communities that help is available for parents facing a crisis with a newborn. The month of April is dedicated to sharing information about the Safe Haven Law and ensuring that parents know they are not alone and that there is a safe, compassionate option if they feel unable to care for their baby. Throughout the month, advocates, hospitals, fire departments, and community partners work together to spread the word and encourage open conversations that can ultimately save lives.

Illinois’ Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act, often called the Baby Safe Haven Law, allows a parent to safely and anonymously relinquish an unharmed newborn who is 30 days old or younger at a designated Safe Haven location such as a hospital, staffed fire station, police station, or emergency medical facility. The baby simply needs to be handed directly to a staff member, and the parent is not required to provide a name or any personal information. As long as the infant has not been harmed, the parent will not face prosecution, and the newborn will receive immediate medical care before being placed with a loving adoptive family. During Save Abandoned Babies Awareness Month, the goal is simple: make sure everyone knows this option exists so that every baby has the chance for a safe beginning.

Please share our posts during April with everyone you know. You might save a life!

03/28/2026

03/26/2026

Why do we love spring? Because April is Save Abandoned Babies Month!!!

03/23/2026

Safe Haven laws allow parents to safely surrender newborns at designated locations without fear of prosecution. These life-saving laws protect vulnerable infants and support parents in crisis.

Safe Haven providers vary per state law but most all include staff at hospitals and fire stations. NSHA trains these providers and our crisis hotline is available for them to call if they need of assistance.

Knowledge saves lives. Awareness prevents tragedy.

Help us spread awareness by participating in our RunWalk next month! Click the link to learn more:

https://runsignup.com/VirtualRunWalkChallengeforSafeHavenAwareness

03/17/2026

How many days? - https://mailchi.mp/saveabandonedbabies/happy_valentines_day-10155769

03/16/2026

Keep up the good work! Spread the word about the Safe Haven Law.

03/05/2026

Have you seen this? Riley is still going strong for us!

In Illinois 160 newborn babies have been safely relinquished under the ‘Safe Haven Act’ that allows a parent to anonymously handover a baby 30 days or younge...