If someone gives up their baby at a church (with lots of people) does that also count as a safely surrender?

[Sonyaxoxo]

I heard of this story from a co-worker. Many years ago, a mother arrived at a church with a baby basket. The newborn boy was in cleaned, comfortable clothes, wrapped in warm blankets and asleep. She gave up the baby in church with lots of people and a long note.

That's definitely a whole lot better than the cases of despicable people throwing a baby in a dumpster. The baby must be a man in his 30's by now. Considering she wanted the baby to be found (hence why she chose a crowded church), does that also count?

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

I think sanctuary laws still apply to churches, meaning it can be a lawful surrender there, or at a place like a fire station. I don't know tho

[Sonyaxoxo]

Hopefully. If the mother selected a sacred place, took her time dressing up her baby boy, placing him with warm blankets with a note and wanted him to be found quickly, that's showing she did cared for his life and loved him enough for him to have a better life.

[Nikki1989]

That depends on the specific “Safe Haven Laws” in that particular state or region.

[Sonyaxoxo]

True. Nowadays they have specific rules. If the man is now in his 30's, it happened before Safe Haven Laws were passed.

[Pterodon]

I would think so

[Sonyaxoxo]

Hopefully. If she took all the effort to leave her baby at a crowded church, she more than likely wanted a better life for him.