Illinois Safe Haven Law
Mt. Vernon's Fire Stations, Police Station and Hospitals serve as "safe places" under the Illinois Safe Haven Law. This means that Illinois parents can anonymously relinquish their newborn infant to the care and custody of a safe haven within 30 days of the baby's birth.
After a newborn infant is relinquished to a fire station or police station, the baby will be transported to the nearest hospital for a health exam and medical treatment, if needed, and will proceed through the adoption process. The process is completely anonymous.
For more information, see the Save Abandoned Babies Foundation or read the full Illinois Safe Haven Law.
Contact Information
Fire Administration
714 S 42nd Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 68264
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Phone: (618) 242-6880
Fax: (618) 242-6862
Emergency Phone: 911
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Chris Yenne
Fire Chief
Email: chris.yenne@mtvernon.com
Bryan Jennings
Assistant Fire Chief
Email: bryan.jennings@mtvernon.com
Emergency Response:
24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year
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