Ohio Safe Havens for Newborns

This law provides an option for parents who are not ready to raise a child. A mother or father may leave an infant (up to 30 days old) with a medical worker in a hospital; a medical worker at a fire department or other emergency service organization; or a peace officer at a law enforcement agency. If the infant is left with a person at one of these places and has not been abused, the parent will face no legal consequences for making this choice. The parent is not required to provide any information, including his or her name. If either parent changes their mind and wishes to get their newborn back, the parent will need to go to the local public children services agency in the county where the newborn was left. The parent will be asked to complete a DNA test to confirm maternity or paternity.
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PDF: odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/DCY08099/pdf
jfs.ohio.gov/child-and-adult-protection-foster-and-adoption/services-for-families-and-children/resources-for-parents/safe-havens