Safe Baby Haven of South Carolina - NSHA Affiliated

06/09/2021

Another infant was safely relinquished under SC Safe Haven laws! Send your warmest well-wishes for this baby!

ANDERSON, SC (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Socials Services says officials with the AnMed Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Anderson accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law,

05/16/2021

Safe Haven legislation has given a fresh start to over 4,000 babies, and their birth parents. If you’re facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy, we can help. Please call our 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 1-888-510-BABY!

05/14/2021

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05/12/2021

Three infants in South Carolina alone have been safely relinquished through Safe Haven laws in these early months of 2021. We hope these three sweet babies will go on to have full lives with adoptive parents who choose them, and that their birth parents take pride in the safe post birth plans they made when they were unprepared or unable to parent. It takes a special kind of bravery to choose a path forward for yourself and your baby.

05/12/2021

Another baby and parent given a fresh start at life through Safe Haven legislation in SC!

GREER, S.C. (WSPA) – South Carolina Department of Social Services said a baby was safely surrendered Sunday under the SC Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, or Daniel’s Law, at the Pri…

04/22/2021

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04/20/2021

It’s been a busy month for Safe Havens! We’re glad the babies are safe and sound, and that the birth parents made a decision that was right for them.

We are thankful to report that recently a baby girl was surrendered using the Safe Haven law. Our crisis hotline staff assisted mother and hospital staff through this decision and mom and baby are healthy and safe. Baby will placed with an adoptive family. 💕 (information is not released related to date or location)

04/17/2021

A baby boy was safely relinquished this month in SC under Daniel’s Law, our Safe Haven legislation! There will be a placement planning hearing soon to shape the future of this sweet boy. Many thanks to the Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital for acting as his Safe Haven.

LAURENS, SC (FOX Carolina) - South Carolina DSS officials said deputies with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law, The Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies

04/13/2021

“Under the law, instead of abandoning a baby up to 60 days old in dangerous circumstances, a person can surrender their unharmed baby at a designated location.” -SC Department of Social Services

This option is safe, legal, and completely anonymous if the birth parent does not wish to share their name. Follow us for more information and updates, or learn more at the link below!

The Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, known as Daniel's Law provides a safe option. Daniel's Law is named for an infant boy who survived after being buried in a landfill soon after his birth. Nurses named him Daniel as he recovered at a hospital. Daniel’s Law was enacted to prevent these kinds ...

04/09/2021

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04/07/2021

We never want to see stories like this, and this instance hits close to home in Spartanburg County, SC. Many thanks to the Greer Police Department for their work in the investigation. We hope no malicious intent is found.

If you or a loved one is experiencing an unwanted pregnancy and unsure of what to do, please reach out to our 24/7 crisis hotline at 1-888-510-2229 or text SAFEHAVEN to 313131 for help with resources and options.

The baby’s family has not yet been located or identified.