Legal Newborn Surrender | Safe Haven
Resource Name:Legal Newborn Surrender | Safe Haven
address
6061 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Eligibility
Individuals of all ages whose infant is 2 months or younger.
Required documents
None required.
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
2-1-1
Voice
·Main
Application process
Visit in person and say, "This is a Safe Haven baby."
Service area
MD
Other Information
Special Populations
- Open to All
- Pregnant / Breastfeeding
- Families with Children
Payment Options
- Free or no-cost care
Provides for the anonymous hand-over of an unharmed infant in cases where the mother doesn't feel ready to have children and wants to safely leave their newborn child without the risk of arrest or prosecution. Pregnancy and Childbirth Support
Last assured
07/08/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Safe Haven
Statewide program established under Maryland's Safe Haven law.