Primary Services:

• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns  [Show Definition Details]

  Description

  This sheriff's department is a safe haven for persons wishing to legally surrender physical custody of their infant. Person stating that they are the parent may leave an infant (without fear of prosecution) in the hands of staff. A parent will not be prosecuted for leaving their newborn at a safe haven if they follow the laws, assuming the child is under 45 days old and shows no signs of abuse or neglect.

  Hours

  M-F 7am-4pm

  Required Documents

  None

  Eligibility

  Parent of child under the age of 45 days.

  Fees

  None

  Intake Procedure

  Visit sheriff's department and leave child with an employee (must leave with a person, not outside). Information on the person leaving the child may be asked for but is not required.

  Languages

  N/A

  Service Area

  Buchanan County, MO

  Geography Served

  Kansas Missouri

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• Sheriff  [Show Definition Details]

  Description

  This is the contact for the sheriff's department for Buchanan County in Missouri.

  Hours

  24/7 on call

  Required Documents

  None

  Eligibility

  Need

  Fees

  N/A

  Intake Procedure

  Call or visit location

  Languages

  N/A

  Service Area

  Buchanan County, MO

  Geography Served

  Missouri Buchanan

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