Newborn surrendered in Aiken County under S.C. Safe Haven law

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) – A newborn has been safely given up at Aiken Regional Medical Center under a state law that lets parents hand over a baby they can’t care for — without facing charges.

The boy was born Sept. 3, weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. He was safely surrendered at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Saturday, and received a medical evaluation as required under the law.

Executive Director of GAP Ministries Nomi Stanton says having a stocked refrigerator at home is becoming less realistic for many families across the CSRA.

The infant has since been placed in a licensed foster home…

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