Location of the baby hatches – is it difficult for people to access?
A baby hatch is a safe place for babies to be placed. The location matters, as most do not want to be seen or to be identified while giving up […]
Can I leave my baby at your hatch temporarily?
OrphanCare is not a temporary shelter for babies while the birth mother or parents try to resolve personal issues. Our hatches are there for those who genuinely have no one […]
Will the birth mother be prosecuted if her identity is known?
Placing a baby in the hatch is not a crime and no one would be prosecuted.
Can she change her mind and ask for her baby back after placing it in the hatch?
Yes, she can. However, she has to make a police report to inform that she placed the baby into the hatch. JKM will proceed with the process from then on. […]
Is there a situation where the parent of the child comes back to the centre to take their child?
No. Birth mothers that come to our shelter for help are given counselling and are encouraged to parent their babies and will also be given help should they choose to […]
Is the mother usually from the Klang Valley area?
No, some identified mothers are from other states as well.
What do you mean by ‘don’t let your child be stateless’?
We encourage birth mothers /parents to give us the necessary information and documentation when they leave their baby in our hatch. This child cannot be registered without a birth certificate […]
Would you like to see more hospitals offer hatches?
Definitely, as we think this would help to reduce the number of babies being abandoned in unsafe areas.
Is it a crime to leave my baby at your hatch?
No, it is not. OrphanCare baby hatches are a safe haven for birth mothers and newborn babies. You will not be charged by the authorities if you come to us. […]
How many baby hatches do you have and where are they located?
Click on baby hatch centres for the centre nearest you. Our centres are open 24 hours. There are 9 Baby Hatches in Peninsular Malaysia. Yayasan OrphanCare (HQ) Petaling Jaya, Selangor Yayasan OrphanCare […]
Do you receive a lot of babies in the hatch?
The number of babies received through the baby hatch varies over time and is not fixed. The baby hatch serves as a last-resort safety option to ensure the protection of […]
How does OrphanCare ensure that birth mothers who decide to parent their baby after counselling do not eventually give away or sell their babies?
OrphanCare’s social workers keep in touch with birth mothers and visit them after 6, 12 and 24 months to check on the well-being of mother and baby.
