A baby boy born Sept. 8 was surrendered under Iowa’s Safe Haven Law and is in foster care.

A newborn boy born on September 8, 2025, was surrendered under Iowa’s Safe Haven Law and is now in foster care as officials work to find a permanent home. The law allows parents to anonymously and safely relinquish infants up to 90 days old at designated locations like hospitals or fire stations without facing prosecution. This is the fourth such surrender in Iowa this year and part of a program that has placed 78 infants since its launch over two decades ago. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services oversees the process, ensuring the child’s safety and well-being while a long-term placement is arranged.