Individuals may use the Safe Place for Newborns law to give up a newborn safely, legally, and anonymously. A parent can call 9-1-1 for an ambulance or leave their unharmed baby, up to seven days old, at any licensed hospital or urgent care center (during business hours) in Minnesota. The hospital or urgent care center must not inquire about the identity of the mother or the person leaving the newborn, nor should they call the police, provided the newborn is unharmed upon presentation. The hospital or urgent care center may the person leaving the newborn about the medical history of the mother or newborn; however, the person leaving the newborn is not required to provide any information. Exceptions to the law: The Safe Place for Newborns law does not apply if mothers give birth in a hospital, as a hospital delivery creates a vital record, and anonymity would no longer be possible at that point. Provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act apply to newborns of American Indian descent. Counties must contact the nearest tribal social service office to identify the child's family. Visit the DHS locator tool website at https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-protection/programs-services/safe-place-for-newborns/find-a-safe-place-for-newborns/ to find a nearby safe place for newborns.