Safely give up your newborn at any hospital
If you are thinking of giving up your baby, there are options. We’re here to help.
No names, blame, or shame.
Birth parents or someone they choose may legally and anonymously give up custody of their newborn at any hospital in Utah. They do not have to identify themselves or answer any questions.
Legal Safety
Birth parents or their designees in Utah may anonymously give up custody of their newborn - no questions, no legal consequences.
Advocacy
Utah Newborn Safe Haven prevents abandonment of newborns through education, advocacy, and public awareness.
Resources
Emergency child care resources, crisis intervention and depression information, Teacher Toolkit, and emergency responders education.
Provide a safe,
loving home for
your baby
When a newborn is dropped off at a Utah hospital, they will be cared for by hospital staff. The Utah Division of Child and Family Services will find a safe and loving home for your baby.