Safe Surrender
Posters
Help us spread the word about Safe Surrender in Alaska! Please print out the posters below and display them:
Who Is Affected?
The following people may be called upon to accept a surrendered infant:
Peace officers
Firefighters
Emergency medical services providers
Other medically trained individuals including doctors, nurses, or health aides
Any person the parent reasonably believes would keep the infant safe and provide
appropriate care
Who Can Be Surrendered
For the purposes of the Safe Surrender Act, an infant is defined as being less than 21 days old.
Confidentiality
Any information or documents regarding the surrender of an infant are confidential and may not be released to the public.
Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions: How the Safe Surrender of Infants Act Affects You
Voluntary Background Information Form for a Surrendered Infant
Alaska Safe Surrender:
Every Child Deserves a Safe Start
"A law called 'Safe Surrender' would let me give my baby up. If I couldn't care for it, I could go to a hospital, to the police, or to a fire station."