You're afraid.
You don't want to keep this baby.
You just want someone to take it,
keep it safe, and
make sure it gets a good home.
Don't panic.
There are people who will help you with NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
Illinois offers a safe option for a desperate parent in
crisis. By handing your unharmed baby, seven days old or younger,
to personnel at any hospital, emergency medical facility,
staffed fire station, or police station you can walk away with no
questions asked.
The baby will be cared for and placed in a loving home for adoption.
No attempt whatsoever will be made to contact you. No crime will have
been committed. This is a TRULY safe process.
This law was written to provide a safe alternative to
abandonment for Illinois parents who feel they cannot cope with
a newborn baby. It offers safe havens for newborns, and is:
Private No one will ask your name.
Legal You will not be breaking any laws.
Safe Your baby will be given medical care and placed in a good home.
Supportive You will be offered medical care and counseling.
We have provided a summary (English
and
Spanish) of the law for you to read, and you can access the
full text of the law.
Click
here for information about safe haven laws in other states.
