Safe Place for Newborns Signs

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 19-10A-8, the Board of Human Services has developed standards for signage indicating that a medical facility, fire station or police station is an authorized location to leave a newborn child as provided by the Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2002. A template of the sign can be downloaded here .

All signs must be at least 11 x 17 inches. Signs posted outside must be weather-resistant and placed in a visible location near the entrance of the facility. Signs posted inside a facility must be placed in an area used by the public.

The DHS standards for signage are found in Ga. Rules and Regs. R. 290-1-9-.01.

The Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2002 is found in Chapter 10A of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.