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Baby girl surrendered as part of Iowa’s Safe Haven law

By Natasha Keicher,

19 hours ago

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A baby girl was surrendered as part of Iowa's Safe Haven law, officials announced Friday.

Officials said the baby was surrendered to Iowa Health and Human Services in October. Work is now underway to place the baby in the care of a foster family until a permanent home can be found.

HHS said this is the 83rd baby to be surrendered under the Safe Haven law since it went into effect over two decades ago. The law allows parents in crisis to surrender their infants up to 90 days old to safe locations like hospitals and fire stations. HHS then works to place the baby in a foster home.

To learn more about Iowa's Safe Haven Law, click here. Those interested in becoming foster parents can learn more by visiting Four Oaks' website.

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