Michigan ’ s Safe Delivery of Newborns Law
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Michigan’sSafe Delivery of Newborns Law
Resources, Education & Training, Public Awareness
September 2012
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History & Legislation
Increase in newborn abandonment in 2000 Michigan lawmakers enact Safe Delivery of
Newborns law effective 1/1/2001 The law was amended 12/2006 Legal protections to surrender a newborn
safely and anonymously Safe, Legal and Anonymous Focuses on safe choices and protection of
newborn
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Safe Delivery of Newborns Law* Parents can anonymously surrender a
newborn within 72 hours of birth to an ESP ESP is an employee/contractor of a hospital,
fire department or police station and EMS when responding to a 9-1-1 emergency call
Newborn examined by physician Unharmed newborn transferred to child
placing agency Parents may change their mind within 28 days
of surrender
*Public Acts 488 of 2006 and 232, 233, 234 & 235 of 2000
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Who Abandons A Newborn?No “typical” profile. Infant abandonment crosses all
socioeconomic groups, ages, races, ethnicity & educational levels.
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Why Parents Abandon Their Newborn
Isolation and denial No alternatives Immature Lack adequate housing or money Panic Not prepared to parent
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Surrendering Parent Rights
Informed that the newborn will be placed for adoption
There are 28 days to petition for return May be anonymous but encouraged to
provide family/medical information Information shared will not be made
public. No criminal investigation initiated
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ESP ResponsibilitiesMAKE A REASONABLE ATTEMPT TO: Provide Safe Delivery written information Encourage completion of family/medical
background Inform of counseling/medical services Encourage parent to share identity Identify the non-surrendering parent Inform parent shared information will not be made
public Inform that the child placing agency will provide
services Inform parent they may sign a release
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Child Placing Agency Responsibilities Meet with the parent, if known Place newborn with approved adoptive family Contact law enforcement File a placement petition in court Attempt to identify, locate & provide notice of
the surrender to the non-surrendering parent Petition for termination of parent rights
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What Happens to the Newborn?
Signs of abuse/neglect? Unharmed newborn placed with prospective
adoptive family. After 28 days child placing agency petitions
for termination of parental rights or, Parent petitions for return.
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Safe Delivery Effectiveness 126 Newborns Surrendered In 29 Counties*
Surrendered At The Following Locations: Hospitals: 121** Fire Departments: 4 Police Station: 1 9-1-1 Call: 0
* As of August 31, 2012 **Majority delivered at hospital
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Program Evaluation & Survey Results Evaluation of public/professional awareness. MSU’s State of the State Survey
November 2005N=1,003
November 2009N=1,022
Familiar with the Law 15% 22%
Learned about law through print media (n=149)
50%(n=149)
25%(n=218)
Learned about law through electronic media (n=149)
31%(n=149)
47%(n=218)
Felt it was somewhat of very important to educate the public
99% 98%
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Education & Training for Emergency Service ProvidersDevelopment & distribution of: –Response & Resource Handbook–Portable Packet–Signage–Public Serves Announcements–Web based training
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Education & Training for Child Placing Agencies
Development & distribution of:–Adoption Agency Handbook–Training Seminars–Train the Trainers
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Educator Broad definition of “Educator”
– Counselors and Social Workers– Nurses and Health Clinic Staff– Educator and Schools Administrators– College Staff such as Counseling Center, Health
Clinic or Residence Hall Staff Format
– Individual Meetings & Group Presentations
– Situation Cards
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Public/Professional Awareness Hotline/Web site Safe Delivery logo for branding Safe Delivery of Newborns Day Proclamation Media events Conference workshops and/or displays ESP signage ESP Tri-fold brochure Posters, wallet cards & postcards
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In 2011, Safe Delivery celebrated success in saving lives….
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Exhibits at conferences and events
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Future plans: Distribution of Handbooks, Signage &
Educator Toolkit Develop, Produce & Distribute Community
Outreach Advocacy Toolkit Revise Adoption Proceedings Benchbook Ongoing Public Awareness Campaign Trainings and Seminars Broadening the base of those spreading the
word and educating others about Safe Delivery
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Safe Delivery Information
Toll Free Number: 1-866-733-7733 for Public and Professionals
Web site: www.michigan.gov/safedelivery Order Safe Delivery Resource materials: Forms
on web site Order DHS Publications & Forms: 517-373-
7837 Consultant Email: