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human-interest1 year ago•1 min saved

"Belen Officials Confirm First Use of Baby Box with Infant Surrender"

An infant was safely surrendered at a metro baby box at the Belen Fire Department in New Mexico, marking the 41st baby in the program's history and the third baby surrendered this year. The baby, under 45 days old, was rescued within two minutes, given a check-up, and taken to the hospital in accordance with the Safe Haven Act. The founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes expressed gratitude to the parent and mentioned that CYFD is seeking parents for the child. The installation of safe haven boxes across the state was funded by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham two years ago, with five boxes currently in place and more expected to be installed.

via KOB 4|

#baby-box #belen-fire-department #human-interest

society2 years ago•6 min saved

"The Busiest Baby Box in the Nation: Inside Carmel, Indiana's Firehouse"

The baby box at Carmel Fire Station No. 345 in Indiana has become the busiest in the nation, with four infants being surrendered in less than 18 months. The baby box, installed by Safe Haven Baby Boxes, provides a safe and anonymous way for mothers in crisis to surrender their babies. The surge in drop-offs may be attributed to the TikTok videos of Carmel Fire Chief John Moriarty, who has become a social media star. While some traditional Safe Haven advocates believe in-person surrender is preferable, the baby boxes offer true anonymity and have likely led to babies being safely surrendered who wouldn't have been otherwise.

via IndyStar|

#anonymity #baby-box #firefighters

society2 years ago•1 min saved

Knoxville's Safe Haven Baby Box sees first successful surrender.

Knoxville's 'Baby Box' was used for the first time to surrender a healthy baby boy, making it the first time it was used since it was installed. The device is an extension of Tennessee's Safe Haven law, which allows parents of newborns to surrender unharmed babies to designated places within two weeks of their birth without fear of being prosecuted. The 'Baby Box' at Station 17 is entirely anonymous and is available for any parent who needs a place to turn in a time of crisis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

via WTVC|

#baby-box #knoxville-fire-department #safe-haven-law

society2 years ago•1 min saved

Tennessee's Safe Haven Baby Box receives first surrendered baby.

Tennessee's first Safe Haven Baby Box, installed on February 17, was used for the first time early Saturday morning when a healthy baby boy was surrendered at Knoxville Fire Department Station 17. The resource is entirely anonymous and available 24/7 for any parent who needs a place to turn in a time of crisis. Tennessee's Safe Haven Law allows parents of newborns to surrender unharmed babies to designated places within two weeks of their birth without fear of being prosecuted. The Baby Box gives parents the option to surrender their baby anonymously.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|

#baby-box #fire-department #parenting