Governor Mikie Sherrill • Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell
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New Jersey's Safe Haven Infant Protection Act allows an individual to give up an infant safely, legally and anonymously. The parents - or someone acting on their behalf - can leave an unharmed baby less than 30 days old with staff at any hospital, police station, fire station, ambulance, first aid or rescue squad. The New Jersey Department of Children and Families will ensure that the infant is placed with a foster or pre-adoptive home.

Safe Haven materials are free of charge and available by completing the Publications Order Form. Some materials are also available to download.


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All Campaign Graphics

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Safe Haven Brochure Summary of the Safe Haven Infant Protection Act. Print / Download English
Spanish
Safe Haven Poster Summary of the Safe Haven Infant Protection Act. Print / Download English
Spanish
Safe Haven Medical Questionnaire Summary of the Safe Haven Infant Protection Act and a voluntary medical history questionnaire.

(includes medical questionnaire for hospital and police use only)		 Print / Download English
Spanish
Safe Haven Guidelines Summary of the Safe Haven Infant Protection Act for first responders. Print / Download English

Additional Publications


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Safe Haven video ads:

The following quotes may be used for any news referring to the New Jersey Safe Haven campaign:

  • Don't Panic. New Jersey has #SafeHaven locations for infants. Legal. Anonymous. Safe for the parent and child. When #RightNow isn't the #RightTime to raise a baby. To learn how the law works visit NJSafeHaven.org
  • #NoShame #NoBlame #NoNames. New Jersey's #SafeHaven Law allows an infant up to #30Days old to be surrendered at #24Hour emergency rooms, police and fire stations and rescue squad locations. Safely and anonymously. Learn more at NJSafeHaven.org
  • Are you aware that NJ protects babies through our #SafeHaven Law? An infant up to #30Days old can be surrendered anonymously at any #24Hour emergency room, police or fire station, or rescue squad location. Find out more at NJSafeHaven.org
  • Have you heard of NJ's #SafeHaven Law for infants up to #30Days old? Babies can be surrendered safely and anonymously to any #24Hour police or fire station, emergency room or rescue squad. You can search for participating locations at NJSafeHaven.org
  • Spread the word: New Jersey's #SafeHaven Law protects parents and babies. Since 2000, 90 babies have been safely surrendered and connected to loving homes. Legal. Anonymous. Safe. Find out more at NJSafeHaven.org