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Information for parents surrendering a newborn

All parents surrendering a newborn should get a packet with three pieces of information:

  1. Who to call if you have questions, concerns or need assistance

  2. Warning signs after delivery

  3. Medical/genetic information must be provided to the mother but mother is not required to complete
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Please read our Safe Place for Newborns brochure and newsletter for more information. El folleto también está disponible en español.

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Safe Haven Sites

A parent may travel to any Wisconsin hospital, police department or fire station to relinquish their newborn to a law enforcement officer, emergency medical technician or hospital staff member. ALL hospital and emergency personnel in Wisconsin are able to accept a newborn.

You may also relinquish a newborn by way of a Newborn Safety Device.

Adoption

If you are interested in adoption, please contact your local foster/adoption agency to inquire about how to become licensed. Most Safe Haven newborns are placed in pre-adoptive homes licensed by local foster care agencies. In the Milwaukee area, you can contact:​

Grow Hope @ Wellpoint | Foster Care and Adoption

Wellpoint in Milwaukee, WI provides foster care placement and support for kids with varying needs as well as adoption licensing and services.

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Visit growhope.net to learn more. Foster care information.

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Children's Wisconsin offers foster care and adoption programs. Foster parents may be licensed in one of the four foster care programs — general foster care, treatment foster care, general foster care/adoption or respite foster care. 

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Visit this link to learn more.

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