Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Safe Haven

See description for locations, Lancaster, PA 17602

Eligibility

Mothers of newborns no older than 28 days

Hours

24 hour availability at Safe Haven Stations Contact Staff: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

(866) 921-7233

Voice

Application process

Walk-in

Fees

None

Service area

Lancaster, PA

Safe Haven of Pennsylvania states a parent of a newborn may leave a child in the care of a hospital or a police officer at a police station without being criminally liable as long as the child is no older than 28 days and is not harmed. Safe Haven gives parents a safe, legal and confidential alternative to abandoning their baby. Local Children and Youth agency will take custody of the baby and find them a family. Lancaster County Safe Haven drop off stations include:

Lancaster General Hospital, 555 N Duke St, Lancaster PA (Safe Haven Baby Box)
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, 2841 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster PA
Women and Babies Hospital, 690 Good Dr, Lancaster PA
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, 169 Martin Ave, Ephrata PA

What's Here

Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns Crisis Pregnancy Hotlines

Providing organization

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services