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Safe Haven Programs

Laws and programs allowing anonymous infant abandonment exist in the U.S. and abroad. Proponents say they save lives and guarantee anonymity, opponents say they harm women and children. Resources include laws, programs, hotlines, and position statements.... [more]

A Rush to Judgment?
Cynthia Dailard writes for the Alan Guttmacher Institute, questioning whether a flawed approach is better than none.

Child Welfare League Monograph
The Child Welfare League provides information on baby abandonment, pointing to a wider scope of issues that must be addressed. Also includes an Infant Abandonment Survey,

Position Paper: Safe Haven for Whom?
Ethica, "a voice for ethical adoption," takes the position that while 'safe haven' laws are well-intentioned, they are not serving the best interests of parents or children.

Position Statement: Abandoned Baby Legislation
Position paper from the American Adoption Congress opposing "safe haven" laws.

The Adoptability of Abandoned Babies
Associate Law Professor Joanna Grossman looks at Baby Moses laws and adoption.

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