Many Options Exist: Parenting, Using the Safe Haven Law, or Placing a Baby for Adoption
The decision to parent, use the Safe Haven Act (for babies up to 90 days old), or place a baby for adoption can be a difficult decision, but becoming fully informed of your options will make your decision easier. If you are pregnant and would like to explore your options about parenting or placing a baby for adoption, click here.
The Safe Haven Act:
The Safe Haven Act is a law that allows parents - or another person who has the parent's authorization - to leave an infant (up to 90 days old) at a hospital or health care facility, a fire station, or an Iowa-licensed, non-profit adoption agency without fear of prosecution for abandonment. without fear of prosecution for abandonment. A parent may also contact 911 and relinquish physical custody of an infant up to 90 days old to a first responder of the 911 call. To learn more about The Safe Haven Act, click here.
