Newborn Surrendered to South Carolina Hospital Under Safe Haven Law

The baby boy was safely handed over to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital under Daniel's Law.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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A newborn baby was safely surrendered to a hospital in Greenville, South Carolina, on Monday. The mixed-race baby boy was surrendered to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital on the same day he was born, weighing six pounds, 11 ounces, and measuring 19 inches long. The infant has been placed in a licensed foster home, and a Permanency Planning Hearing and Termination of Parental Rights Hearing will be held on March 26, 2026.

Why it matters

Daniel's Law, the state's Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, was enacted in 2001 to prevent dangerous and often fatal abandonments of newborns. The law provides a safe option for mothers to surrender their babies at designated locations without fear of prosecution, as long as the baby has not been harmed.

The details

The newborn was handed over to the hospital under Daniel's Law, which allows a baby up to 60 days old to be surrendered to hospitals, law enforcement agencies, fire stations, emergency medical service stations, or houses of worship during staffed hours. Anderson County Department of Social Services took custody of the infant based on the mother living in Anderson County. A medical evaluation was completed, and the infant has been placed in a licensed foster home.

  • The baby was surrendered on Monday, March 3, 2026.
  • A Permanency Planning Hearing and Termination of Parental Rights Hearing will be held on March 26, 2026, at 11:15 a.m.

The players

Daniel's Law

Also known as the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, this law was enacted in 2001 in South Carolina to prevent dangerous and often fatal abandonments of newborns.

Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

The hospital in Greenville, South Carolina, where the newborn was safely surrendered under Daniel's Law.

Anderson County Department of Social Services (DSS)

The agency that took custody of the infant based on the mother living in Anderson County.

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What’s next

A Permanency Planning Hearing and Termination of Parental Rights Hearing will be held on March 26, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. at the Anderson County Family Court.

The takeaway

Daniel's Law provides a safe and legal option for mothers to surrender their newborns without fear of prosecution, helping to prevent dangerous abandonments and ensure the safety and well-being of the infants.