named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
24/7 Crisis Hotline
NSHA operates a national hotline staffed by nurses, social workers, and pregnancy support experts to assist parents in crisis with options and immediate support
Adopt a Safe Haven
Community sponsorship program allowing individuals to fundraise for and adopt specific Safe Haven locations such as hospitals or fire stations to raise awareness
Baby Love Bags
Infant care packages provided to Safe Haven providers to support both first responders and surrendered infants; funded through donations or community drives
Safe Haven Provider Training
Free 20-minute training for hospitals, fire stations, and police departments on Safe Haven laws, best practices, and how to respond when an infant is surrendered
State Representative Volunteer Program
Network of volunteers across states who promote Safe Haven awareness, support legislation, and connect communities with resources
activities · 7 groups
what they do
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Safe Haven Infant Relinquishment Support 9 activities
- Deliver training for Safe Haven providersOffers a 20-minute training program for Safe Haven providers covering legal requirements, procedures for infant surrender, best practices, and access to crisis support; also leads broader Safe Haven training initiatives.
- Operating a 24/7 Safe Haven Crisis Hotline and Response TeamOperates a 24/7 official Safe Haven crisis hotline and Crisis Response Team to provide immediate support and guidance for individuals considering infant relinquishment.
- Operating a 24/7 Safe Haven Crisis Hotline and Response TeamOperates a 24/7 official Safe Haven crisis hotline and Crisis Response Team to provide immediate support and guidance for individuals considering infant relinquishment.
- Provide state-specific Safe Haven information and legal resourcesMakes available printable versions of state Safe Haven laws and provides information on approved Safe Haven locations and legal requirements to the public.
- Providing Safe Haven Training for ProvidersProvides a 20-minute training program for Safe Haven Providers covering the Safe Haven Law, procedures for accepting surrendered infants, best and safe practices, and access to a 24/7 Crisis Response Team.
- Providing Safe Haven Training for ProvidersProvides a 20-minute training program for Safe Haven Providers covering the Safe Haven Law, procedures for accepting surrendered infants, best and safe practices, and access to a 24/7 Crisis Response Team.
- Providing State-Specific Safe Haven InformationProvides state-specific information on approved Safe Haven locations and related legal requirements, including printable versions of state Safe Haven laws.
- Providing State-Specific Safe Haven InformationProvides state-specific information on approved Safe Haven locations and related legal requirements, including printable versions of state Safe Haven laws.
- Providing Training for Safe Haven ProvidersProvides a 20-minute training program for Safe Haven Providers covering the Safe Haven Law, procedures for accepting surrendered infants, best and safe practices, and access to a 24/7 Crisis Response Team.
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Hygiene and Diaper Distribution 4 activities
- Distribute Baby Love Bags to Safe Haven providersSupplies infant care packages (Baby Love Bags) to Safe Haven providers for use when a baby is surrendered, with distribution tied to donation levels (e.g., two providers per $25 donation).
- Distributing Infant Care Packages (Baby Love Bags)Provides infant care packages known as Baby Love Bags to Safe Haven providers for use when a baby is surrendered, distributing two bags per $25 donation.
- Distributing Infant Care Packages (Baby Love Bags)Distributes infant care packages known as Baby Love Bags to Safe Haven providers for use when a baby is surrendered, with two bags provided per $25 donation.
- Distributing Infant Care Packages (Baby Love Bags)Distributes infant care packages known as Baby Love Bags to Safe Haven providers for use when a baby is surrendered, with two bags provided per $25 donation.
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Child Welfare Professional Conferences 3 activities
- Host annual conference on infant abandonment preventionOrganizes an annual conference focused on "Connection" to address infant abandonment and infanticide, and to support at-risk parents and infants.
- Hosting an Annual ConferenceHosts an annual conference focused on "Connection" to address infant abandonment and infanticide, and to support at-risk parents and infants.
- Hosting an Annual ConferenceHosts an annual conference focused on "Connection" to address infant abandonment and infanticide, and to support at-risk parents and infants.
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Child and Newborn Health Legislation Advocacy 3 activities
- Lead legislative advocacy for Safe Haven lawsEngages in legislative initiatives to advance Safe Haven laws, including foundational advocacy that contributed to all 50 states enacting Safe Haven legislation by 2008; includes leadership roles in state-level policy and awareness efforts.
- Leading Legislative Initiatives and Advocacy for Safe Haven LawsLeads legislative initiatives related to Safe Haven, including efforts that led to the passage of the Illinois Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act and contributed to all 50 states having a version of a Safe Haven law by 2008.
- Leading Legislative Initiatives and Advocacy for Safe Haven LawsLeads legislative initiatives related to Safe Haven, including efforts that led to the passage of the Illinois Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act and contributed to all 50 states having a version of a Safe Haven law by 2008.
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Violence Prevention Awareness & Advocacy 2 activities
- Participate in maternal and child health policy and prevention task forcesServes on state-level task forces and boards related to maternal health data, domestic violence, and sexual violence prevention to inform policy and improve outcomes for vulnerable families.
- Participating in State Boards and Task ForcesServes on a state board for domestic and sexual violence prevention and a maternal health data task force.
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Corporate Giving Technology Platform 1 activity
- Facilitate public fundraising and micro-donation campaignsEnables supporters to create Facebook fundraisers and participate in the RoundUp app program, which collects micro-donations from users' rounded-up debit or credit card purchases to support Safe Haven efforts.
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Uncategorized 9 activities
- Community Education and OutreachEducates communities, supports awareness efforts, and promotes Safe Haven laws through outreach to state agencies and community resource centers.
- Conduct outreach and coordinate state volunteer programsLeads volunteer and state representative engagement, conducts outreach to state agencies and community resource centers to expand Safe Haven awareness and services.
- Educating Communities and Promoting Awareness of Safe Haven LawsEducates communities, supports awareness efforts, and promotes Safe Haven laws through board members serving as state representatives and conducting outreach to state agencies and community resource centers.
- Operate 24/7 Safe Haven crisis hotline and response teamProvides round-the-clock crisis support through a dedicated hotline and Crisis Response Team to assist individuals in need of Safe Haven services.
- Promoting Safe Haven Laws and Awareness through Community EngagementEducates communities, supports awareness efforts, and promotes Safe Haven laws through board members serving as state representatives and conducting outreach to state agencies and community resource centers.
- Support national and international Safe Haven partnershipsDevelops and maintains partnerships to advance Safe Haven initiatives nationally and internationally, including disaster relief and mission work across multiple continents.
- Support parents through targeted programsOffers programs such as the Baby Shower Sprinkle Project, Keeping Mothers and Infants Together Program, and the Love Project to support at-risk parents and prevent infant abandonment.
- Supporting Mothers with Safe Haven RelinquishmentSupported over 4,000 mothers with Safe Haven relinquishment and provides programs for parents including the Baby Shower Sprinkle Project, Keeping Mothers and Infants Together Program, and the Love Project.
- Supporting Parents Through Specific ProgramsProvides programs for parents including the Baby Shower Sprinkle Project, Keeping Mothers and Infants Together Program, and the Love Project, and has supported over 4,000 mothers with Safe Haven relinquishment.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$105K100%
Program service revenue$3K2%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$82K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$59K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$108K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$107K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +35.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER BURNER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $43K |
| LEAH KIPLEY | DIRECTOR | 20 | $8K |
| ASHLEY LOSCH | DIRECTOR | 10 | $3K |
board members · 7
- DAWN GERES — DIRECTOR
- EMILY DOUGLAS — DIRECTOR
- JEANINE CASTAGNA — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER ROUSSEAU — DIRECTOR
- LISA SCHENK — DIRECTOR
- SHANNON MCCLOUD — DIRECTOR
- TIMOTHY JACCARD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
who they work with
- AMT Children of Hope Baby Safe Haven Foundation Partner — A board member joined the Board of Directors of AMT Children of Hope Baby Safe Haven Foundation in 2009 and contributed to its strategic growth, public awareness, and advocacy efforts.
- AMT Children of Hope Foundation Partner — An honorary board member founded and incorporated the AMT Children of Hope Foundation in New York State.
- Baby Safe Haven of Virginia Partner — Leah led this NSHA affiliate program in Virginia.
- Denise Maxwell Partner — Volunteer State Representative for Indiana
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for hosting nonprofit fundraisers supporting NSHA.
- Leah Kipley Partner — Assistant Director at NSHA who coordinates scheduling for Safe Haven training sessions.
- Melissa Sullivan Partner — Volunteer State Representative for Mississippi
- Ochsner Health Partner — A board member serves as a System Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinic Pharmacist with Ochsner Health.
- RoundUp App Partner — Partner application that facilitates micro-donations to NSHA through rounded-up consumer transactions.
- Rush University College of Nursing Partner — A board member is an Assistant Professor at Rush University College of Nursing and coordinates a program where nurses make home visits to new mothers and babies in Chicago.
- Safe Haven providers Partner — Receives Baby Love Bags for use when a baby is surrendered at designated locations.
- Save Abandoned Babies Foundation Partner — A founding board member of NSHA is also a founding board member of Save Abandoned Babies Foundation and a long-time volunteer with the organization.
- Tiffany Quinn Partner — Volunteer State Representative for Connecticut
- adoption agencies Partner — Works with adoption agencies across the nation to respond to crisis situations for parents in need of options.
- state family services agency Partner — Works with state family services agencies to provide information on Safe Haven adoption processes.