Trainings are offered by:
     Arizona's Children Association
    Harmony
    Latino Family Institute
    Lutheran Social Services of SD 
    National Council For Adoption
    Spaulding For Children

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• Summer 2011
• Autumn 2011

National Safe Haven Law                                                       Since the first law was adopted in Texas in 1999, each state across the U.S. has enacted a Safe Haven law. While each state's law is different, they all ensure the safety of newborn infants and the protection of parents who decide to properly relinquish their child. To find out more about your State's law and the proper procedures check out:
http://www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org/states/

Safe Haven Laws: The Unintended Consequences
A 2003 report by the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute raises concerns regarding Safe Haven laws. The report states that, in theory, the Safe Haven law was a good idea: a designated safe place to leave your baby. However, even with these safe options, newborns are still abandoned in unsafe places such as parking lots, bathrooms, and dumpsters. The report also suggests that the Safe Haven laws may have spurred some unintended consequences. Read this report at:
http://www.adoptioninstitute.org/publications/index.php

Though there is a lot of negative press about the Safe Haven Law, there are groups such as the “A Safe Haven for Newborns” in Florida, which is dedicated to reaching women and encouraging them to make the right choice for themselves and babies. In 2010, the group celebrated their 150th ‘saved’ baby. To find out more about what they are doing, check out:
http://www.asafehavenfornewborns.com

Infant Adoption Training Initiative is funded by a grant from the Children’s Bureau of the US Department of Health and Human Services .