Daniel’s Law baby

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Monday, February 20, 2023. The SC Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act provides a safe, legal option to surrender infants up to 60 days old, who have not been harmed, at designated locations. The African American/Caucasian male was born on February 19, 2023 and weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces and was 20.87 inches long at the time of birth. The infant was safely surrendered at the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg. Under the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, Spartanburg County DSS took custody of the newborn upon discharge from the hospital, and the infant has been placed in a licensed foster home. A permanency planning hearing will be held on April 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Spartanburg County Family Court located at 180 Magnolia Street in Spartanburg.