Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Safe Haven
Safe Haven of Pennsylvania states a parent of a newborn may leave a child in the care of a hospital or a police officer at a police station without being criminally liable as long as the child is no older than 28 days and is not harmed. Safe Haven gives parents a safe, legal and confidential alternative to abandoning their baby. Local Children and Youth agency will take custody of the baby and find them a family.

Lancaster County Safe Haven drop off stations include:
- Lancaster General Hospital, 555 N Duke St, Lancaster PA (Safe Haven Baby Box)
- Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, 2160 State Rd, Lancaster PA
- Women and Babies Hospital, 690 Good Dr, Lancaster PA
- WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, 169 Martin Ave, Ephrata PA
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Lancaster, PA 17602
Eligibility: Mothers of newborns no older than 28 days
Hours: 24 hour availability at Safe Haven Stations; Contact Staff: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
(866) 921-7233
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (866) 921-7233
Fee Amounts: None
Intake Procedure: Walk-in
Geographical Area: Lancaster County
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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Safe Haven
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