South Carolina Hits 10 Infant Surrenders | Columbia News

South Carolina hits a heartbreaking milestone with its tenth infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law this year — the first time since 2009. A six-pound, twelve-ounce baby boy, born Monday and surrendered Tuesday at McLeod Regional Medical Center, is now in foster care with a permanent placement hearing set for November 10th. Daniel’s Law offers parents a safe, legal way to surrender infants up to 60 days old at hospitals, fire stations, police departments, or places of worship — a crucial alternative to dangerous abandonment. The Department of Social Services is actively promoting the law through public campaigns and partnerships with pregnancy centers and faith communities, encouraging mothers to use this option and celebrating them for making a tough but life-saving choice. In just three and a half weeks, four surrenders have occurred — including in Georgetown, Aiken, and Lexington — underscoring the law’s growing role as a vital lifeline for overwhelmed parents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8fb37692e37ede6d