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Safe Haven for Newborns- in Colorado
You can leave your baby, up to 3 days old, with a hospital worker at any hospital, or with a fire fighter at any fire station in Colorado.
You may go to any hospital in the state of Colorado and leave your baby with a hospital employee. You may also leave your baby with a fire worker at a fire station. (Employees usually wear name badges, either clipped to a pocket, or hanging from their neck.)
It is important to understand that the new law requires that if you wish to use the program, you must leave your baby with a person, and not, for example, in a bathroom at a hospital. Newborn children need lots of tender care.
Do I have to take my baby to the closest hospital?
No, you can take your baby to any hospital in Colorado.
Your baby can be up to 3 days old.
Only the parent of a child can bring a baby to the hospital to leave with new program.
The people who receive your baby will probably ask you a few questions. Each hospital or fire station will do things a little differently, but most will offer you the opportunity to provide some health information. This background, called a "medical history," will be incredibly valuable for your baby as he or she grows up. This information will be put in your baby’s records, and may help answer health questions in the future.
When you're scared, it can be hard to believe that there are people out there who care and want to help, but you know what? There are people out there who care and want to help you.
The hospital will take care of any medical needs your baby may have. They will then contact Children and Family Services who will take care of your child.
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