Nebraska’s First Baby Surrendered Under Expanded Safe Haven Law, Marking a New Chapter for Child Welfare
LINCOLN, Neb. — In a notable application of Nebraska’s revised Safe Haven Law, a newborn was recently surrendered for the first time since the law was expanded. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the healthy condition of the infant and the successful usage of the law at a designated Safe Haven site in northeastern Nebraska. Details about the identity of the baby or the specific circumstances are withheld in adherence to HIPAA privacy regulations. The legislative update, effective from July 19, 2024, permits caregivers to leave an infant up to 90 days … Read more