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What you need to know

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What you need to know

What you need to know

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Effective July 19, 2024, ​Nebraska Revise​​d Statute § 43-4903 allows a baby up to 90 days old, to be left with an employee on duty at one of the following locations:

  • A hospital licensed by the State of Nebraska;
  • A staffed fire station;
  • A staffed law enforcement agency; or
  • An emergency care provider. 

​Individuals are protected from prosecution for any crime based solely on the act of surrendering a baby in accordance with the law.


National Safe Haven Alliance

To speak to someone about a safe surrender, call or text the National Safe Haven Alliance crisis line at:
1-888-510-BABY (2229).

National Safe Haven Allian​ce Website 

Contact Us​

Providers - Please use the email address below to order additional Safe Haven signage.

Adoption and Permanency
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5026