INDIANA — Two healthy newborns were surrendered in Safe Haven Baby Boxes in Indiana within 48 hours last week.
The first infant was surrendered at the Cleveland Township Baby Box in Elkhart. The exact date of the surrender was not released.
Less than two days later, a second infant was surrendered in the Wayne Township Fire Station’s baby box in Indianapolis.
“The system worked smoothly for the mother, the child, and the first responders that received the newborn. Seeing this valuable program work as designed, we encourage anyone in crisis to utilize this safe and legal service,” said Captain Eric Banister, Public Information Officer at the Wayne Township Fire Department.
Kentucky and Florida have each had one newborn saved via a Baby Box this year as well.
“We are very blessed that these mothers chose to lovingly and legally surrender their infant,” Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes said in a press release issued Sunday. “It is an act of sacrificial love for the best interest of the infant.”
Last year 8 newborns were surrendered via Baby Boxes, according to the organization.
