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NSHA is in the process of helping set up state organizations in areas with no local Safe Haven offices.

The National Safe Haven Alliance equips Safe Haven Providers and parents with safe alternatives that prevent infant abandonment while providing holistic care for both parents and babies. Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIfmO36AFFqYgXAzAT0kD0w

Find us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/national-safe-haven-alliance

Find us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BabiesSafeHaven

The National Safe Haven Alliance (NSHA) supports parents facing crisis pregnancy situations and Safe Haven providers to prevent infanticide and abandonment. NSHA is dedicated to reaching these women and encouraging them to make the safest choice for themselves and their babies, whether it is a safe-haven relinquishment, adoption, or parenting. The National Safe Haven Alliance works to publicize Safe Haven laws and a 24/7 crisis hotline so parents in need know that this compassionate alternative exists for them and their newborns. National Safe Haven Alliance Projects:
To achieve its mission of promoting infant abandonment laws and to support state efforts to prevent infanticide, the National Safe Haven Alliance has created the following: a crisis counseling hotline; customizable brochures, posters, and educational materials; a speakers' bureau; expert training on building Safe Haven programs; an up-to-date compilation of statistics, state laws, and Safe Haven organizations and programs; media outreach; websites for state organizations. Sign Project
In addition, NSHA is providing signs at hospitals, fire/EMS stations and all approved Safe Haven providers across the United States that identify them as "Safe Haven Locations" where babies can be safely relinquished. Mothers in Need
NSHA has also spent the last year developing a fund to assist mothers in need who may utilize the Safe Haven program, or need support to parent their newborn. If you're interested in helping with this, please contact us at 623-428-1308. BABY SAFE HAVEN - ABANDONED INFANT PROTECTION LAWS
About Safe Haven Laws:
Every state has a law in place to allow an unharmed infant to be relinquished to designated Safe Haven locations. Age limit and locations vary per state law. Hospitals are a designated location in every state. The National Safe Haven Alliance works with states to promote these laws and increase public awareness that options exist and can safely coordinate a safe post-birth plan with a parent in need. Together, the Alliance and states work together to save the lives of innocent infants and to protect the lives of their parents. Since the first Safe Haven law was enacted in Texas in 1999, all U.S. states and the District of Columbia have passed Safe Haven legislation, and every state has reported lives saved through the existence of these laws. Due to less-than-perfect-reporting methods, we are unsure of the exact number but know that in the past decade, these laws have saved more than 4,500 infants. The Problem:
The late 1990s had a surge in infant abandonments, many resulting in the death of these innocent babies. In response to these incidents, a movement erupted to allow parents to relinquish custody of unharmed newborn infants without fear of prosecution. At the time, parents risked criminal prosecution for neglect or abandonment. The Solution
"Baby Safe Haven" laws or infant abandonment laws were created to remove the potential for prosecution so long as children were given unharmed and given to proper authorities. Since the first law was adopted in Texas in 1999, each state across the US has enacted a Safe Haven law. While each state's law is different, they all ensure the safety of newborn infants and the protection of parents who decide to properly relinquish their child. Today
Safe Haven laws have been remarkably successful. Unfortunately, babies are still illegally and unsafely abandoned, in part because women do not know that they have another option. It is important that these laws are widely promoted and that women in need are informed that they are not alone.

02/25/2026

❤️ Run. Walk. Save Lives. 💜

April is Safe Haven Awareness Month, and in April 2026, we’re coming together to move with purpose at the Run/Walk for Safe Haven Awareness.

Every step you take helps raise awareness about Safe Haven laws—life-saving laws that give parents in crisis a safe, legal, and confidential option to surrender their newborns safely.

Whether you run, walk, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, you’re helping ensure no parent feels alone and every baby is protected.

🗓️ April 2026
👟 All abilities welcome
💜 One mission: keeping infants safe and supporting parents in crisis

Learn more, get involved, or find support at National Safe Haven Alliance
📞 24/7 Confidential Hotline: 1-888-510-BABY (2229)
🌐 nationalsafehavenalliance.org

Together, we move awareness forward—one step at a time. 💙

02/20/2026

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A newborn was safely surrendered in Lexington County, South Carolina under the state’s Safe Haven law, ensuring the baby received immediate medical care and protection. Stories like this remind us why Safe Haven laws are so critical—they save lives and provide a safe, legal option for parents in crisis.

Safe Haven laws exist in every state and allow a parent to safely surrender an unharmed newborn at designated locations, without fear of prosecution. If you or someone you know is struggling, National Safe Haven Alliance is here to help with confidential support, education, and guidance.

📞 24/7 Hotline: 1-888-510-BABY (2229)
🌐 Website: nationalsafehavenalliance.org

You are not alone. There are safe options—and we are a trusted resource every step of the way.

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Un recién nacido fue entregado de manera segura en el condado de Lexington, Carolina del Sur, bajo la ley estatal de Puerto Seguro, lo que permitió que el bebé recibiera atención médica inmediata y protección. Historias como esta demuestran por qué las leyes de Puerto Seguro son tan importantes: salvan vidas y ofrecen una opción legal y segura para padres en crisis.

Las leyes de Puerto Seguro existen en todos los estados y permiten que un padre o madre entregue de forma segura a un recién nacido sin sufrir consecuencias legales, siempre que el bebé no esté en peligro. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda, National Safe Haven Alliance está disponible para brindar apoyo confidencial, educación y orientación.

📞 Línea directa 24/7: 1-888-510-BABY (2229)
🌐 Sitio web: nationalsafehavenalliance.org

No está solo/a. Existen opciones seguras—y estamos aquí para ayudar.

02/19/2026

👶 EXCITING NEWS! Save the date for our annual 2026 RunWalk for Babies this April during Safe Haven Awareness Month! Registration opens March 2!🏃‍♂️

For over 20 years, NSHA has been providing life-saving support to parents and infants in crisis through our 24/7 hotline and Safe Haven education. This month-long national event mobilizes communities to raise awareness and support families during their most vulnerable moments.

Together, we can help prevent infant abandonment and save precious lives. Are you up for the challenge? Mark your calendars and join us this April as we get our steps in, have fun, and raise support for a good cause!

Want to be a sponsor of this year’s event? Sign up on our website by March 16! https://www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org/april-safe-haven-awareness-month

Crisis Hotline: 1-888-510-BABY (2229) - Available 24/7

02/14/2026

Love means showing up—especially in moments of crisis.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re reminded that love isn’t only roses and chocolates. Sometimes, love looks like listening without judgment, offering compassion, and being there when someone feels overwhelmed and alone.

At National Safe Haven Alliance, our 24/7 confidential crisis hotline is always here to support parents in crisis—no matter the day, no matter the circumstance. If you or someone you know needs guidance, reassurance, or a safe place to turn, you are not alone.

Love saves lives. ❤️

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El amor es estar presente, especialmente en momentos de crisis.

Este Día de San Valentín, recordamos que el amor no solo se trata de flores y chocolates. A veces, el amor significa escuchar sin juzgar, ofrecer compasión y acompañar a alguien cuando se siente abrumado o solo.

En la National Safe Haven Alliance, nuestra línea de ayuda confidencial está disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, para apoyar a padres en crisis—sin importar el día ni la situación. Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita orientación, apoyo o un lugar seguro al cual acudir, no están solos.

El amor salva vidas. ❤️

02/09/2026

A newborn is safe today because a parent made an incredibly brave and loving decision.
In Ohio, an infant was safely surrendered under Safe Haven law, ensuring the baby received immediate care and protection. This moment is a powerful reminder that even in crisis, choosing safety is an act of love.

Safe Haven laws exist to protect both infants and parents — offering a legal, confidential, and judgment-free option when someone feels overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next. No questions. No fear. Just support.

If you or someone you know needs help, you are not alone.
🌐 www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org
📞 24/7 Confidential Hotline: 1-888-510-BABY (2229)

Hope exists. Help is always available. 💙

02/04/2026

Supporter Spotlight 💝

Madalyn Nakata is a junior at Saint Mary's High School located in Stockton, California. Her crochet club donated hand-crocheted beanies to go in our Baby Love bags!

Thank you, Madalyn, for thinking of us and for wanting to make sure every baby is loved and cared for! ❤️

Visit www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org to learn about NSHA’s missions and our different community outreach projects we have to support families.

01/26/2026

💙 Every call can change a life. 💙

A hospital social worker recently contacted our 24/7 confidential NSHA hotline on behalf of a mother who had just delivered her baby boy and was considering a Safe Haven surrender. Wanting to ensure the mother was fully informed and supported, the social worker reached out to our team for guidance.

With the support of our trained hotline responder, we were able to connect directly with the mother and compassionately walk her through all of her options—parenting, temporary placement, adoption, and Safe Haven surrender. During this conversation, the mother shared that she wanted to maintain a connection with her baby but didn’t realize adoption could make that possible. Learning that adoption can offer a loving family and preserve a meaningful connection to her child was empowering.

With this knowledge and support, the mother chose an adoption plan—ensuring her son’s safety, stability, and a lifelong connection to his story.

This is the power of informed, compassionate support in a moment of crisis.

Thanks to our mission partners and donors, NSHA’s hotline team is able to be there when it matters most—answering the call, providing crisis intervention, and supporting parents with dignity and care. We are grateful that both mother and baby are safe, supported, and moving forward with hope.

🤍 Help us continue this life-saving work.
Your donation ensures our hotline remains available 24/7 for parents in crisis and helps keep infants safe.

🔗 Donate online: [https://nationalsafehavenalliance.org/donate]
📞 24/7 Confidential Hotline: 1-888-510-BABY (2229)

01/19/2026

A newborn was safely surrendered at a hospital in South Carolina under Daniel’s Law — a reminder that every parent in crisis has a safe, legal, and compassionate option. Safe Haven laws exist in all 50 states to protect infants and offer peace of mind when someone feels unable to care for their baby.

If you or someone you know needs help or information about Safe Haven laws in your state — you are not alone.

Visit www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org OR call/text NSHA’s 24/7 hotline at 1-888-510-BABY (2229) for confidential support, guidance, and resources.

Safe. Legal. Anonymous. Spread the word — this lifesaving option can make all the difference.

01/15/2026

We’re heartened to see the first-ever safe surrender at a Safe Haven Baby Box in Lubbock, Texas — a lifesaving option for a parent in crisis to anonymously and legally surrender an unharmed newborn under Safe Haven laws. Officials responded within seconds to ensure the baby’s safety and well-being, underscoring why access to safe surrender resources matters.

If you or someone you know needs help, NSHA is here 24/7 — call our confidential crisis hotline at 1-866-991-BABI (1-866-992-2241) or visit www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org for support and Safe Haven location info. 💛

01/10/2026

Over the holidays, an infant was safely surrendered in Tennessee using a Safe Haven Baby Box. While details remain limited, we want to take a moment to clarify an important point that can save lives:

No identifying information is required to surrender a baby under Safe Haven laws—whether a baby is surrendered at a Baby Box or directly to a Safe Haven provider (such as a hospital, fire station, or EMS).

Safe Haven laws exist to provide a safe, legal, and anonymous option for parents in crisis. No questions. No judgment. Just safety for the baby and support for the parent.

If you or someone you know needs help, you are not alone.
📞 NSHA Crisis Hotline: 1-888-510-BABY (2229)
🌐 www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org

Help is available—24/7, confidential, and compassionate.

01/05/2026

A tragic case in Nampa, Idaho involving the death of a 12-day-old infant underscores how critical safe sleep, stable living conditions, and early support are for newborns and families. While the investigation continues, this loss is a reminder that preventable tragedies can occur when families are overwhelmed and lack resources.

At the National Safe Haven Alliance, we want families to know that help is always available. If you or someone you know is pregnant, struggling, or unsure how to keep a baby safe, please reach out—support can save lives.

📞 NSHA Crisis Hotline (24/7): 1-888-510-BABY (2229)
🌐 www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from the National Safe Haven Alliance ✨

As we welcome a new year, we reflect on the lives touched, the families supported, and the infants protected through Safe Haven laws across the country. Every call answered, every resource shared, and every safe surrender represents hope during a moment of crisis.

In the year ahead, we remain committed to education, advocacy, and ensuring that no parent feels alone and no baby is left unsafe. Thank you to our partners, supporters, and communities for standing with us in this lifesaving work.

If you or someone you know needs support, our 24/7 confidential Safe Haven Crisis Hotline is always available at 1-888-510-BABY (2229).

Learn more at nationalsafehavenalliance.org.

Here’s to a new year rooted in compassion, safety, and hope.

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Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIfmO36AFFqYgXAzAT0kD0w Find us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/national-safe-haven-alliance Find us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BabiesSafeHaven The National Safe Haven Alliance (NSHA) supports state efforts to prevent infanticide and newborn abandonment through safe-haven relinquishments. NSHA is dedicated to reaching these women and encouraging them to make the right choice for themselves and their babies, whether it is a safe-haven relinquishment, adoption, or parenting. The National Safe Haven Alliance works to publicize safe havens laws so at-risk women know that this compassionate alternative exists for them and their newborns. National Safe Haven Alliance Projects: To achieve its mission of promoting infant abandonment laws and to support state efforts to prevent infanticide, the National Safe Haven Alliance has created the following: celebrity-endorsed public-service announcements; a crisis counseling hotline; customizable brochures, posters, and educational materials; a speakers' bureau; expert training on building safe-haven programs; an up-to-date compilation of safe-haven statistics, state laws, and safe-haven organizations and programs; media outreach; websites for state organizations. Sign Project In addition, NSHA is in the process of installing signs at hospitals across the United States that identify them as "Safe Haven Locations" where babies can be safely relinquished. Mothers in Need NSHA has also spent the last year developing a small fund to assist mothers in need who may utilize the Safe Haven program. State Organizations NSHA is in the process of helping set up state organizations in areas with no local Safe Haven offices. If you're interested in helping with this, please contact us at (571) 228-7757. BABY SAFE HAVEN - ABANDONED INFANT PROTECTION LAWS About Safe Haven Laws: Every state has a law in place to allow an unharmed infant to be relinquished to the proper authorities, no questions asked. The National Safe Haven Alliance works with states to promote these laws and increase public awareness that options exist. Together, the Alliance and states work together to save the lives of innocent infants and to protect the lives of their mothers. Since the first safe-haven law was enacted in Texas in 1999, all U.S. states and the District of Columbia have passed safe-haven legislation, and every state has reported lives saved through the existence of these laws. Due to less-than-perfect-reporting methods, we are unsure of the exact number but know that in the past decade, these laws have saved well over 1,000 infants. The Problem: The late 1990s had a surge in infant abandonments, many resulting in the death of these innocent babies. In response to these incidents, a movement erupted to allow parents to relinquish custody of unharmed newborn infants without fear of prosecution. At the time, parents risked criminal prosecution for neglect or abandonment. The Solution "Baby Safe Haven" laws or infant abandonment laws were created to remove the potential for prosecution so long as children were given unharmed and given to proper authorities. Since the first law was adopted in Texas in 1999, each state across the US has enacted a Safe Haven law. While each state's law is different, they all ensure the safety of newborn infants and the protection of parents who decide to properly relinquish their child. Today Safe Haven laws have been remarkably successful. Unfortunately, babies are still illegally and unsafely abandoned, in part because women do not know that they have another option. It is important that these laws are widely promoted and that women in need are informed that they are not alone.