Safe placements for Newborns Flashcards
What is the purpose of the ‘Safe Placement Alternatives for Newborn Infants’ policy?
Provide alternatives to prevent abandoning newborns in public or unsafe environments.
According to the policy, how should employees treat individuals leaving newborn infants?
Employees should not coerce, force them to reveal identity, keep the infant, or provide medical information.
What is the definition of a ‘newborn infant’ according to Kentucky statutes?
An infant less than thirty (30) days old, as per KRS 405.075.
Under the Kentucky Safe Infants Act, where can a parent anonymously leave a newborn infant?
At safe places like police stations, fire stations, or hospitals.
If a parent expresses intent to leave a newborn infant at an emergency room, what rights do they have?
The right to remain anonymous, leave at any time, not be pursued, and not be considered to have abandoned the infant.
What should an officer do if they accept physical custody of a newborn under the circumstances of the policy?
Arrange for the infant to be taken to a hospital emergency room immediately.
What responsibilities do officers and employees have when a newborn infant is brought to a police station?
Accept the infant, respect the anonymity of the parent, and arrange for the infant to be taken to a hospital emergency room.
In what situations do the provisions of the policy not apply?
When indicators of child physical abuse or neglect are present.
Is acceptance of the form by the parent mandatory?
No, acceptance of the form by the parent is completely voluntary.
What can be done anonymously while completing the form?
Completion of the form may be done anonymously.
What type of information is the form intended to gather?
The form is intended to gather health and medical information concerning the infant and the parents.
Can the form be mailed at a later date instead of being filled immediately?
Yes, the form may be mailed to the address listed on the form at a later date.
Will the information on the form be used to identify the parent?
No, the information on the form will not be used to identify the parent.
Within how many days can a parent change their mind about giving up the baby?
A parent can change their mind within 30 days.
Who should the parent contact if they decide to keep the baby within 30 days?
The parent must contact the CHFS at the phone number provided on the Form DPP-1268.
Which agency will be notified by the hospital to ensure the baby is adopted?
The hospital will notify the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Where will the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services place the infant after release from the hospital?
The Kentucky Cabinet will place the infant in a foster home.
What will the cabinet do during the initial 30 days of placing the infant in foster care?
The cabinet will request assistance to investigate and ensure the infant is not a missing child.
