Help is Here Brochure
3.5″ X 8.5″ Brochure. Explains Illinois’ Safe Haven Law, birth parent rights and also contains an area for the relinquishing parent to give physical and medical information for the child. An integral part of the Information Packet for individuals relinquishing infants at Safe Havens. Can be ordered free of charge, by clicking here. Click here for Spanish or Polish version.
Who should use?
Safe Haven Locations, Parents considering using the Safe Haven Law, or the general public.
No Shame, No Blame, No Names Brochure
3.5″ X 8.5″ brochure (in English). Explains Illinois’ Safe Haven Law including Safe Haven locations, what the law does and what happens at a Safe Haven. Easy to pass out and add to mailings. Can be ordered free of charge, by clicking here. Click here for Spanish or Polish version.
Who should use?
Safe Haven Locations, Schools, Churches, Libraries, Medical Clinics, Crisis Centers, or the general public.
Safe Haven Curriculum for Educators
This curriculum is designed for teachers to help educate youth about the Safe Haven Law and how it works. This curriculum can be used as part of the Safe Haven Law in Illinois which requires the teaching of the Safe Haven law in schools. A copy of the packet can be found here.
Who should use?
Schools, Libraries, or the general public.
Post-Partum Health Issues Brochure
5.5″ X 8.5″ Brochure. Explains how to take care of yourself after giving birth. An integral part of the Information Packet for individuals relinquishing infants at Safe Havens. Can be ordered free of charge, by clicking here. Click here for Spanish or Polish version.
Who should use?
Safe Haven Locations, Schools, Churches, Libraries, Medical Clinics, Crisis Centers, or the general public.
Illinois Adoption Registry Brochure
3.5″ X 8.5″ Brochure. Explains Illinois’ options for adoption and post adoption. An integral part of the Information Packet for individuals relinquishing infants at Safe Havens. Can be ordered free of charge, by clicking here.
Who should use?
Safe Haven Locations, Schools, Churches, Libraries, Medical Clinics, Crisis Centers, or General Public.
Adoption Agencies
This list of adoption agencies in Illinois that work with the Safe Haven Law and are approved to take custody of a safely relinquished newborn under the law.
Who should use?
Parents considering using the Safe Haven Law, Medical Clinics, Crisis Centers, or Schools.
SAB Tear-off Phone Number Flier
8.5″ X 11″ Poster. Easy to print, hand out and hang up. Can be ordered free of charge, by clicking here.
Who should use?
Safe Haven Locations, Schools, Churches, Libraries, Medical Clinics, Crisis Centers, or the general public.
Providing a Safe Haven: Staff Response Training for Relinquishment of an infant to the Emergency Department.
It is important for health care professionals to know about and understand their state’s law and how to respond should an infant be surrendered at their facility. This article provides training and resources for health professionals on how to handle of case of an infant relinquished to a healthcare facility under the Safe Haven law.
Download a copy of the training here.
Who should use?
Safe Haven Locations, First Responders, Emergency Medical Facilities, or Hospitals.
Illinois Safe Haven Law Information Materials Order Form
Free materials you can order and distribute. Order Posters, Brochures, and Information Cards. Most items available in English, Spanish & Polish. A copy of the order form can be downloaded here.
Who should use?
Safe Haven Locations, Schools, Churches, Libraries, Medical Clinics, or the general public.
