The risk of homicide on the first day of life is 10 times greater than at any other time of life.
North Carolinas Safe Surrender Law allows an overwhelmed parent to surrender a newborn to a responsible adult and walk away. The baby will then be placed in a loving home.An infant up to 7 days old may be surrendered to any responsible adult.
Safe surrender is anonymous and legal.
Call 1-800-FOR-BABY. In an emergency, call 911.
Please help spread the word about the Safe Surrender Law!
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