Infant surrendered in Greenwood under Daniel’s Law

Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood accepted an infant surrendered on Sunday under Daniel’s Law–the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act.  At birth, the Caucasian baby boy weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and 19 inches long.  The infant will be placed in licensed foster home.  A permanency planning hearing will be held May 23 at the Greenwood County Courthouse.  According to DSS, a safe abandonment such as Sunday’s is a perfect time to remind the public that state law allows for a safe, legal option for abandoning babies up to 60 days old.