activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 12
- 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.
- 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.
- Facilitate public fundraising and micro-donation campaigns Mobile Charitable Giving PlatformsEnables 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.
- 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.
- Operating a 24/7 Safe Haven Crisis Hotline and Response Team Safe Haven Infant Relinquishment ServicesOperates 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 resources Safe Haven Infant Relinquishment ServicesMakes available printable versions of state Safe Haven laws and provides information on approved Safe Haven locations and legal requirements to the public.
- Providing State-Specific Safe Haven Information Safe Haven Infant Relinquishment ServicesProvides state-specific information on approved Safe Haven locations and related legal requirements, including printable versions of state Safe Haven laws.
- Support national and international Safe Haven partnerships Emergency Humanitarian Response CoordinationDevelops and maintains partnerships to advance Safe Haven initiatives nationally and internationally, including disaster relief and mission work across multiple continents.
- Support parents through targeted programs Comprehensive Prenatal & Postpartum Support ServicesOffers 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 Relinquishment Comprehensive Prenatal & Postpartum Support ServicesSupported 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.
advocacy · 6
- Community Education and OutreachEducates communities, supports awareness efforts, and promotes Safe Haven laws through outreach to state agencies and community resource centers.
- Lead legislative advocacy for Safe Haven laws State Legislative Advocacy for Health & Child/Family PolicyEngages 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 Laws State Legislative Advocacy for Health & Child/Family PolicyLeads 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.
- 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.
- 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.
capacity building · 5
- Deliver training for Safe Haven providers Safe Haven Infant Relinquishment ServicesOffers 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.
- Host annual conference on infant abandonment prevention Child Abuse Prevention Conferences & EventsOrganizes an annual conference focused on "Connection" to address infant abandonment and infanticide, and to support at-risk parents and infants.
- Hosting an Annual Conference Child Abuse Prevention Conferences & EventsHosts an annual conference focused on "Connection" to address infant abandonment and infanticide, and to support at-risk parents and infants.
- Providing Safe Haven Training for Providers Safe Haven Infant Relinquishment ServicesProvides 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 Training for Safe Haven Providers Safe Haven Infant Relinquishment ServicesProvides 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.
strategies · 25
how they think
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- Advocacy for Safe Haven Policy and Support advocacyActs as a national Safe Haven advocacy organization, advocating for vulnerable children and parents by establishing holistic Safe Haven policy, best practice procedures, and direct support programs.
- Best Practices and Innovation for Infant Abandonment Prevention best practicesUses an innovative approach based on best practices in the prevention of infant abandonment and Safe Haven Law Education, ensuring that strategies are evidence-based and continuously improved.
- Best Practices and Professional Guidance for Infant Abandonment Prevention best practicesUses an innovative approach based on best practices in the prevention of infant abandonment and Safe Haven Law Education, providing professional direction for parents and providers, supported by a board of directors with expertise in relevant laws and practices.
- Best Practices for Infant Abandonment Prevention best practicesUses an innovative approach based on best practices in the prevention of infant abandonment and Safe Haven Law Education, providing oversight and support to states and territories to prevent infant abandonment.
- Community-Supported Care Packages and Donation Drives community-supported care packagesUses community-supported infant care packages and engages communities through organized donation drives to express appreciation for Safe Haven providers, support surrendered babies, and foster community involvement in preventing infant abandonment.
- Community-Supported Care Packages and Donation Drives community-supported care packagesUses community-supported infant care packages and engages communities through organized donation drives to collect and assemble infant care items, both to express appreciation for Safe Haven providers and to support surrendered babies.
- Community-Supported Infant Care Packages community-supported care packagesUses community-supported infant care packages, assembled through donation drives, to express appreciation for Safe Haven providers while supporting surrendered babies with essential items.
- Connection-Focused Support to Prevent Abandonment connection-focused supportFocuses on "Connection" as a vital component in efforts to end infant abandonment and infanticide, and to support at-risk parents and infants by connecting them with parenting resources and support.
- Connection-Focused Support to Prevent Abandonment connection-focused supportFocuses on "Connection" as a vital component in efforts to end infant abandonment and infanticide, and to support at-risk parents and infants, recognizing that strong connections can prevent crises.
- Connection-Focused Support to Prevent Infant Abandonment connection-focused supportFocuses on "Connection" as a vital component in efforts to end infant abandonment and infanticide, and to support at-risk parents and infants by connecting individuals with parenting resources and providing oversight and support to states and territories.
- Holistic Advocacy and Direct Support for Vulnerable Children and Parents advocacy and direct supportAdvocates for vulnerable children and parents by establishing holistic Safe Haven policy, best practice procedures, and direct support programs, ensuring comprehensive assistance and systemic change.
- Multi-Organizational Collaboration for Comprehensive Support multi-organizational collaborationCollaborates with multiple organizations and agencies to fill needs through direct assistance, education, resource sharing, and prevention efforts related to infant abandonment, leveraging collective impact for broader reach and effectiveness.
- Multi-Organizational Collaboration for Comprehensive Support multi-organizational collaborationCollaborates with multiple organizations and agencies to fill needs through direct assistance, education, resource sharing, and prevention efforts related to infant abandonment, leveraging collective impact.
- National Advocacy and Oversight for Infant Abandonment Prevention advocacyActs as a national Safe Haven advocacy organization, providing oversight and support to states and territories to prevent infant abandonment through policy, best practice procedures, and direct support programs.
- Professional Guidance and Expertise professional guidanceProvides professional direction for parents and providers, supported by a board of directors with expertise in Safe Haven laws, adoption law, and nursing, ensuring informed and expert support.
- Professional Guidance and Expertise professional guidanceProvides professional direction for parents and providers, supported by a board of directors with expertise in Safe Haven laws, adoption law, and nursing, ensuring informed and authoritative guidance.
- Standardized Training and Preparedness for Safe Haven Providers provider_training_and_preparednessOffers free, standardized training to designated Safe Haven Providers to ensure preparedness in accepting surrendered infants and responding in crisis situations, thereby ensuring safe and consistent implementation of Safe Haven laws.
- Standardized Training for Safe Haven Providers provider_training_and_preparednessOffers free, standardized training to designated Safe Haven Providers to ensure preparedness in accepting surrendered infants and responding in crisis situations, thereby improving the safety and effectiveness of the Safe Haven process.
- Standardized Training for Safe Haven Providers provider_training_and_preparednessOffers free, standardized training to designated Safe Haven Providers to ensure preparedness in accepting surrendered infants and responding in crisis situations, thereby ensuring consistent and effective implementation of Safe Haven laws.
- State-Specific Legal Compliance and Adaptation state-specific legal complianceOperates with a state-specific approach that accounts for variations in Safe Haven laws, age limits, and designated locations across states, ensuring legal adherence and effective implementation nationwide.
- State-Specific Legal Compliance and Adaptation state-specific legal complianceOperates with a state-specific approach that accounts for variations in Safe Haven laws, age limits, and designated locations across states, ensuring legal compliance and effective implementation tailored to local contexts.
- State-Specific Legal Compliance and Advocacy state-specific legal complianceOperates with a state-specific approach that accounts for variations in Safe Haven laws, age limits, and designated locations across states, while also acting as a national advocacy organization to ensure effective and legally sound implementation of Safe Haven policies.
- Three-Tiered Support for Relinquishment Decisions three-tiered support modelUses a three-tiered approach to support individuals in discussing options and creating personalized plans for safe infant relinquishment, ensuring comprehensive guidance and support during a crisis.
- Three-Tiered Support for Safe Infant Relinquishment three-tiered support modelUses a three-tiered approach to support individuals in discussing options and creating personalized plans for safe infant relinquishment, ensuring comprehensive and tailored assistance during a crisis.
- Three-Tiered Support for Safe Infant Relinquishment three-tiered support modelUses a three-tiered approach to support individuals in discussing options and creating personalized plans for safe infant relinquishment, ensuring comprehensive guidance and support during a crisis.
named programs · 5
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
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.