Safe Haven, Iowa

Baby boy was surrendered under Iowa's Safe Haven Act in December
A baby boy is now in the care of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Iowa's Safe Haven Act. He will be placed with a foster family until he is adopted. The baby boy, born on Dec.
Newborn safely surrendered in Iowa, marking eighth case under Safe Haven Law in 2024
He will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement is determined. In 2024, there were a total of eight infants relinquished to HHS custody under the Safe Haven Act. Since the law went into effect in 2002, a total of 74 infants have been surrendered.
Iowa HHS announces December baby was last relinquished in 2024 under Safe Haven Act
The overall total of babies relinquished in Iowa since the Safe Haven Act went into effect more than two decades ago has now reached 74.
8th Safe Haven baby of 2024 declared in Iowa
The latest Safe Haven baby brings 2024’s total to eight babies relinquished to Iowa HHS. Iowa HHS took in 10 infants under the Safe Haven Act in 2023. In total, 74 infants have been relinquished to HHS custody under the Safe Haven Act since it first went into effect more than two decades ago.
Baby boy surrendered through Iowa’s Safe Haven Law in December
A baby boy was surrendered to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services through the Safe Haven Law in December. The baby was born on December 3 and will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement can be found,
Baby boy surrendered under Iowa's Safe Haven Law
According to the state, the baby boy born Dec. 3 has been placed with a foster family and will stay there until permanent placement is determined.
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