Basic Organization Information
A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee
- Physical Address:
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Maryville, TN
37804
- EIN:
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62-1872217
- Web URL:
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www.secretsafeplacet...
- NTEE Category:
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P Human Services
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P30 Children's and Youth Services
- Year Founded:
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2002
- Ruling Year:
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2002
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Mission Statement
The mission of A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee, Inc. is to protect the most defenseless among us, newborn infants, by educating and informing women and communities about safe, secret options under the Safe Haven Law.
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Impact Summary from the Nonprofit
Founded in 2001, A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee works to prevent newborn abandonment by educating women about the Safe Haven Law. The law allows the anonymous surrender of unharmed newborns by their mothers, within 72 hours of birth, to any hospital, birthing center, community health clinic, walk-in clinic, EMS facility, or fire or police station (only if staffed 24 hours) in Tennessee. In 2012, broadened our television and billboard campaigns to rural areas. We also began a mall media campaign. We will continue those efforts this year in new locations of the state. At least sixty-seven newborns have been safely surrendered since the law was passed in Tennessee.
Leadership
Ms. Shannon McCloud
Term:
Since
July
2004
Profile:
Shannon McCloud became the first Executive Director for A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee in July 2004. She has more than ten years of experience with non-profits. Prior to joining SSPNT, she was the Success By 6 Coordinator for United Way of Blount County. She was Coordinator of the People Incorporated Early Head Start and Resource Mothers programs in Virginia for several years. She has served on numerous committees, boards, and councils devoted to perinatal issues, teen pregnancy prevention, fetal infant mortality, early childhood development, and social welfare.
Leadership Statement:
"Every baby deserves life." Everyone involved with A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee shares this philosophy. No baby deserves to be left for dead by a scared and panicked mother who is desperate to keep the secret of her pregnancy. The Safe Haven Law provides a safe and legal option for young women, who for reasons known only to them, cannot or will not access the many resources available for those dealing with an unintended pregnancy. Their newborns can be surrendered to a safe place and grow up with a loving adoptive family. We are NOT an adoption agency. We exist to educate young women about the Safe Haven Law in Tennessee. Young women who are hiding their pregnancies, often in complete denial of their situations, will continue to abandon their babies in dumpsters, restrooms, trash cans, rivers, and other unsafe places without awareness of this life-saving option. If we can save one baby, every effort is worthwhile.
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Program:
Helpline
- Budget:
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$0
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Program Description:
Our toll-free, 24-hour Helpline is available for anyone who has questions about the Safe Haven Law, Safe Haven locations, or other resources for pregnant women in crisis. Help is available in Spanish. The Helpline is not connected to a caller i.d. system and calls are not recorded in order to protect caller confidentiality. The Helpline costs $0 because it is provided by Rural/Metro.
Program Long-Term Success:
100% of callers will receive the information they need.
Program Short-Term Success:
100% of callers will receive the information they need.
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Program:
Public Awareness
- Budget:
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$42,000
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- Population Served:
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Program Description:
Through information and public awareness, we can prevent newborn abandonment. Our outreach program includes: Printed resources - brochures, posters, pocket cards (English & Spanish)School and community education programs (guest speakers, information curriculum, conference and health fair booths)Television public service announcementRadio public service announcementBillboardsWebsiteFacebook, TwitterTelevision, radio, and print interviewsSchool athletic program advertisements and banners
Program Long-Term Success:
Newborn abandonment will be completely prevented in Tennessee.
Program Short-Term Success:
Young women in crisis and the public at large will receive information about the Safe Haven Law.
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Program:
Safe Haven Facility Outreach
- Budget:
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$5,000
- Category:
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Human Services
- Population Served:
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Infants/Babies (under age 5)
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
Training and resources are provided for Safe Haven facilities specified as surrender locations by the Safe Haven Law (hospitals, birthing centers, community health clinics (health departments), outpatient, walk-in clinics, EMS facilities, fire stations (if staffed 24 hours), police stations (if staffed 24 hours.) Resources include: Printed materials (brochures, posters, pocket cards)Facility signsSample policies and proceduresMother's packetsStaff training regarding the Safe Haven Law (powerpoint and inservice)
Program Long-Term Success:
100% of facilities in Tennessee will be fully prepared for newborn surrender and 100% of facility employees will be aware of the Safe Haven Law and informed of policies and procedures.
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