Illinois Safe Haven Law

The City of Mt. Vernon’s fire stations, police station, and local hospitals are designated “safe places” under the Illinois Safe Haven Law. This law allows a parent to safely and anonymously give up a newborn baby who is 30 days old or younger without fear of legal consequences.

How It Works

• A parent may bring the baby to any Mt. Vernon fire station, the police station, or a hospital
• .Firefighters, police officers, or hospital staff will make sure the newborn receives immediate care.
• The baby will then be taken to the nearest hospital for a health check and any medical attention needed.
• Afterward, the adoption process will begin through child welfare services.

The entire process is private and confidential — no names, no questions.

Safe Haven Locations in Mt. Vernon

Parents can bring their newborn to any of these designated Safe Haven sites:

Fire Stations

• Station 1: 1100 Main Street (View on Google Maps)
• Station 3: 1111 Airport Road (View on Google Maps)
• Station 4: 714 S 42nd Street (View on Google Maps)
• Mt. Vernon Police Department – 600 S 27th Street (View on Google Maps)

Hospitals

• Deaconess Illinois Crossroads – 8 doctors Park Road (View on Google Maps)
• SSM Health Good Samaritan– 1 Good Samaritan Way (View on Google Maps)

Learn More

To learn more, please visit:

• Save Abandoned Babies Foundation
• Illinois Safe Haven Law. 

If you or someone you know is in crisis, remember you are not alone — safe options are here for you and your baby.