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Crisis support and referral for parents at risk of infant abandonment
You are not alone — a trained volunteer can call you back quickly and confidentially.
Confidential • Free • UK-wide
How it works
- 1) Send a short request — you can share as much or as little as you want.
- 2) A trained volunteer calls you back to listen and understand what you need.
- 3) We help you find the safest next step and connect you to local support.
Our Mission & Framework
Bridging the Gap Between
Crisis and Care.
Everything BABY-I does — every call back, every referral, every campaign — serves one mission and one vision.
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Our Values
The values that guide us
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Intuition
We listen for what is not said. Parents in crisis rarely ask directly for help; our volunteers are trained to respond with patience, warmth and care.
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Integrity
I
Identity
Every baby has an identity and a future worth protecting. Every parent is a person in crisis, not a case to be judged. We protect dignity, first always.
We say only what is true: about our legal status, our services and our limits. Transparency is not a disclaimer for us — it is how trust is built.
The 72-Hour Support Framework
One brave moment of contact,
a complete circle of support.
Exactly what happens when you reach out — step by step, hour by hour.
If you or a child are In immediate danger, call 999 first — always
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We Call Back
A Volunteer calls you ASAP
Hours 24–48
Connect
Hours 48–72
Follow Through
Hours 0–1
Reach Out
Hours 1–24
- Listen and Stabilise
Statutory Definition?
NO. There is no comprehensive statutory definition of infant abandonment in UK law, and instead determination is by reliance on case law and safeguarding guidance.
Charity Custody Authority?
NO. Only Police and Local Authorities have legal custody powers. NSPCC is the ONLY charity with "authorised person" status.
Anonymous Surrender?
NO. The UK has no Safe Haven law. Unattended placement = potential abandonment.
LA Accommodation Duty?
YES. Local Authorities MUST accommodate children who are "lost or abandoned" under Section 20(1)(c).
Strategy Meeting Deadline?
YES. This must be held within 48 hours of an abandoned baby's discovery.
Police Protection Duration?
YES. Police can protect a child for up to 72 hours under Section 46, Children Act 1989.