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- City of Burien Firework Law
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- Safe Haven 24-Hour Hotline - 1-(888)-510-2229
- Under Safe Haven law, parents in Washington may anonymously transfer their unharmed infant within 72 hours of birth to a qualified person at a designated drop-off location without being subject to criminal liability. The parent is not required to provide any identifying information to transfer the newborn. Call or text the 24/7
Hotline: 1-888-510-BABY(2229) for immediate assistance. In case of emergency, call 911 - Designated drop-off locations
Parents must leave their infant with an on-duty staff member (also known as a qualified person) during a designated location’s hours of operation or when it is open. They can transfer their unharmed baby to a qualified person at three types of locations where they won’t be held criminally liable.- Any hospital in the state of Washington -- the emergency department of a hospital is open 24 hours a day and is the safest drop-off location.
- A staffed fire station when open.
- A staffed rural health clinic when open.
- Questions or requests for more information
Please email [email protected] or the Department of Youth, Children, and Families at [email protected].
- Under Safe Haven law, parents in Washington may anonymously transfer their unharmed infant within 72 hours of birth to a qualified person at a designated drop-off location without being subject to criminal liability. The parent is not required to provide any identifying information to transfer the newborn. Call or text the 24/7
