Apache Junction Fire District
Proudly Serving the Communities of Apache Junction & Gold Canyon
AJFD
Administration Office
565 N. Idaho Rd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Monday - Thursday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
(480) 982-4440 ~ Phone
(480) 982-0183 ~ Fax
Chat With the Chief
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Administration Office
565 N. Idaho Rd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Monday - Thursday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
(480) 982-4440 ~ Phone
(480) 982-0183 ~ Fax
Chat With the Chief
AJFD Mailing Sign-Up
Baby Safe Haven
Safe Haven for Newborn Infants
On August 8, 2001, a law went into effect that creates safe havens for parents of newborns who are considering the abandonment of their infants. The parent may bring the baby to one of several safe haven providers, including fire stations, hospitals, churches, and welfare agencies. The parent may remain anonymous and will not be required to answer any questions.
The Apache Junction Fire District fire stations are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day to accept a newborn infant. Once the baby is dropped off at a fire station, they will be taken to a hospital, then Child Protective Services will be called to take over their care.
A toll-free number is also available 24 hours a day 7 days a week for general information, counseling and medical information. The number is 1-866-707-BABY (2229).
The Apache Junction Fire District fire stations are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day to accept a newborn infant. Once the baby is dropped off at a fire station, they will be taken to a hospital, then Child Protective Services will be called to take over their care.
A toll-free number is also available 24 hours a day 7 days a week for general information, counseling and medical information. The number is 1-866-707-BABY (2229).
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Safe Haven for Newborn Infants Law:
A person is not guilty of abuse of a child solely for leaving an unharmed newborn infant with a save haven provider. If a parent or agent of a parent voluntarily delivers the parent's newborn infant to a safe haven provider, the safe haven provider shall take custody of the newborn infant if both of the following are true:
A parent or agent of a parent who leaves a newborn infant with a safe haven provider may remain anonymous, and the safe haven provider shall not require the parent or agent to answer any questions.
A safe haven provider who receives a newborn infant pursuant to this section is not liable for any civil or other damages for any act or omission by the safe haven provider in maintaining custody of the newborn infant if the safe haven provider acts in good faith without gross negligence.
For the purposes of this section:
~ A firefighter who is on duty.
~ An emergency medical technician who is on duty.
~ A staff member at a health care institution that is classified as a hospital or an
outpatient treatment center.
~ A staff member at any of the following that posts a public notice that it is willing to
accept a newborn infant pursuant to this section:
*a private licensed child welfare agency
*a licensed adoption agency
*a church
A person is not guilty of abuse of a child solely for leaving an unharmed newborn infant with a save haven provider. If a parent or agent of a parent voluntarily delivers the parent's newborn infant to a safe haven provider, the safe haven provider shall take custody of the newborn infant if both of the following are true:
- The parent did not express intent to return for the newborn infant.
- The safe haven provider reasonably believes that the child is a newborn infant.
A parent or agent of a parent who leaves a newborn infant with a safe haven provider may remain anonymous, and the safe haven provider shall not require the parent or agent to answer any questions.
A safe haven provider who receives a newborn infant pursuant to this section is not liable for any civil or other damages for any act or omission by the safe haven provider in maintaining custody of the newborn infant if the safe haven provider acts in good faith without gross negligence.
For the purposes of this section:
~ A firefighter who is on duty.
~ An emergency medical technician who is on duty.
~ A staff member at a health care institution that is classified as a hospital or an
outpatient treatment center.
~ A staff member at any of the following that posts a public notice that it is willing to
accept a newborn infant pursuant to this section:
*a private licensed child welfare agency
*a licensed adoption agency
*a church
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