An infant was surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box in Fishers, Indiana.
The Fishers Fire Department, which holds the baby box, posted on Facebook that the baby was “safely surrendered.”
“The Safe Haven Law allows for the anonymous surrender of an infant 30 days old or younger without prosecution. Infants may be surrendered at fire departments, hospitals and emergency medical services stations or inside one of Indiana’s 130 Safe Haven Baby Boxes,” the post read. “This vital program ensures that infants are provided with a safe and secure environment while giving parents an alternative in times of crisis.”
After receiving the infant, firefighters “acted swiftly and provided the necessary medical attention and care.”
“This incident underscores the importance of community resources and support systems in safeguarding the most vulnerable among us,” the post added. “Together, we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment.”
According to the Safe Haven Baby Box website, parents who are surrendering infants open a secure door and place the baby inside. A sensor then informs authorities of the baby’s presence.
Safe Haven Baby Boxes have successfully saved infants.
Three babies have been surrendered this year at Fire Station #1 in Madison, Alabama.
One infant surrendered to a baby box last year in Knoxville, Tennessee, “has been placed with his forever family,” Safe Haven Baby Box founder Monica Kelsey told a local news outlet at the time.
“That baby is healthy and it’s going to live a beautiful life with an adoptive family,” Kelsey said.
