ABOUT AZSBHF
The Arizona Safe Baby Haven Foundation promotes Safe Haven education and awareness on the existing Safe Haven Law in Arizona to prevent the illegal abandonment of infants across the state.
In 2001, the state of Arizona enacted the statewide Safe Haven Law allowing the legal and anonymous relinquishment of an unharmed infant, up to 30 days after birth, to a designated Safe Haven location.
Safe Haven Locations
Any Fire Station
Fire station must be on-duty and infant must be handed directly to a fire fighter.
Any EMT
EMT must be on-duty and infant must be directly handed to an EMT.
Any Hospital
Some hospitals have a Safe Haven infant drawer where an infant may be safely surrendered. If no drawer is available, infant must be directly handed to staff.
Church
Some churches are able to accept infants, but only if a Safe Haven sign is posted. Infant must be directly handed to a staff member. The following churches are accepting infants:
- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel- Tempe
- Central Christian Church- Tempe
- Open Door Fellowship- Phoenix
- Word of Life Church- Chino Valley
Child Welfare & Adoption Agencies
Some private child welfare agencies and adoption agencies are able to accept infants. A Safe Haven sign must be posted on the building.