Section 4.09 - Safe Haven(1) A parent(s) is permitted to voluntarily place their newborn child under seven days old with a hospital, police department or manned fire department, hereinafter "Safe Haven Facility", pursuant to M.G.L. c. 119, § 39½.(2) When a parent leaves a child at a Safe Haven Facility, the Safe Haven Facility is required to immediately notify the Department, which shall immediately arrange for placement of the child under M.G.L. c. 119, § 23(a)(5).(3) If the parent's(s') identity is known, the Department may explore with the parent entering into a Voluntary Placement Agreement or executing a Voluntary Surrender Consent Form.(4) If the parent(s) did not identify themselves to the Safe Haven Facility, or is unwilling to sign a Voluntary Placement Agreement or a Voluntary Surrender Consent Form, the Department shall file a court proceeding for custody of the child immediately, but no later than the next court day following receipt of notice from the Safe Haven Facility.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1486, eff. 1/6/2023.