DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Another Safe Haven baby has been declared in Iowa. The baby boy, born on Dec. 3 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

Iowa's Safe Haven laws have seen significant changes, leading to an increase in the number of babies being safely surrendered. This week, Iowa's Health and Human Services Department reported that ...

“Safe Haven is about more than saving babies — it’s about supporting parents. By addressing their needs and offering ...

IOWA’S SAFE HAVEN LAWS, LEADING TO MORE BABIES SURRENDERED. THIS WEEK, IOWA’S HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TOLD US ABOUT A BABY GIRL BORN IN NOVEMBER WHO IS NOW UNDER THEIR CARE. FIRE STATIONS ...

Iowa's Safe Haven Law allows parents to surrender physical custody of their infant anonymously, without consequences. The ...

under Iowa's Safe Haven Act. He will be placed with a foster family until he is adopted. The baby boy, born on Dec. 23, was the eighth safe haven baby of 2024, according to a news release from HHS.