Pennsylvania Safe Haven Pennsylvania's Newborn Protection Act took effect in February 2003. For further information, please visit the PA Department of Public Welfare website here.
A Safe Haven website was launched in 2006 for expectant mothers in crisis. Please visit www.secretsafe.org or they can be reached by phone at: 1-866-921-7233 (SAFE)
Since 2003, twelve newborns have been left at hospitals and adopted under the PA Safe Haven program.
Sources Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Safe Haven
