Safe Haven Law Support and Resources for Parents
The Baby Moses Hotline is here to provide information about the Safe Haven / Baby Moses Law, the steps to surrendering a baby safely, and any options a parent would like to discuss.
The hotline can also give referrals to other resources such as food banks, shelters, crisis centers, counselors, and low- or no-cost medical services.
Call, text, or chat us anytime for more information.
Help for Parents: Texas Safe Haven and Parenting Support
Surrender Process
Both you and your baby deserve a chance. The Baby Moses Hotline is here to provide information about the Texas Safe Haven/Baby Moses Law.
- The Safe Haven/Baby Moses law allows parents to anonymously surrender an unharmed infant 60 days old or younger without legal repercussions.
- Parents must surrender the infant at a Designated Emergency Infant Care (DEIC) location. These locations include:
- Fire Stations
- EMS Stations
- Hospitals
- To surrender a child at a DEIC location, you must physically hand your child to an employee of the facility, unless you use a Safe Baby box.
- There are limited Safe Haven locations equipped with baby boxes throughout Texas. Please contact the Baby Moses Hotline for details.
- You may be asked for medical history; however, you are not required to provide any information.
- If you believe you are the parent of a surrendered child, you can contact Child Protective Services to inquire. Legal assistance is recommended.
Our hotline is available 24/7 to call, text, or chat. We are here to help. There are additional resources listed below.
Additional Pregnancy, Parenting and Child Safety Resources:
- National Sexual Assault Hotline – Reach out if you have experienced or suspect sexual assault.
- Texas Parent Helpline – You don’t have to do it alone. Get help now.
- Adoption Services – If you are pregnant and considering offering your baby for adoption, learn about adoption services from Texas Health and Human Services.
- DFPS Statewide Intake – Call (800) 252-5400 to report abuse or neglect.
- National Safe Haven Alliance – Offers support, resources and the opportunity to create a safe post-birth plan for the baby.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – Reach out if you are currently experiencing or have experienced relationship abuse.
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline – Reach out if you are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression and/or anxiety.
- Parent Registry Form - Printable fill in the blank form.
- Voluntary Medical History Form - Printable fill in the blank form.