Safe Haven for Babies

Grace Cottage Hospital has been designated as a Baby Safe Haven by a law passed in the state of Vermont during 2006. This law permits a person to leave a baby up to 30 days old at a designated safe haven without fear of penalty - as long as the baby has not been abused or neglected. To be protected by the law, the person must hand the baby to a volunteer or an employee. Other Baby Safe Havens in Vermont include all police or fire stations, other health care facilities, and places of worship.

For more information, visit: www.babysafehaven.vermont.gov