A baby boy was safely surrendered under Iowa’s Safe Haven Law in October 2025, the fifth such case this year.

A baby boy born October 6 was safely surrendered under Iowa’s Safe Haven Law, the 79th infant placed under the program since 2002 and the fifth in 2025. The infant, now in foster care, is being cared for by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services while a permanent home is sought. The law allows parents to anonymously surrender newborns up to 90 days old at designated locations like hospitals and fire stations without prosecution, aiming to prevent abandonment and ensure child safety.