In situations where the mother is deemed unfit due to positive newborn screening results and the baby is at risk of being taken into the custody of the Department of Human Services (DHS), the father may be able to take custody of the baby if he is determined to be a suitable caregiver.
However, the specifics of the situation will depend on a number of factors, including the state laws regarding child custody and the findings of any investigations or evaluations into the fitness of the father to provide care for the child.