Newborn Delivered to Safe Haven Baby Box in Alabama

In June, a newborn was delivered safely to the Safe Haven Baby Box in Madison, Alabama, as announced by the organization on Thursday.

This marks the fourth surrender at this facility since it opened in January 2024, making it the seventh case in the state, according to reports from WAFF.

“With 22 locations across the state, we are proud of the many communities that prioritize safe surrenders,” said Monica Kelsey, the founder of the organization. “Surrendering is an act of sacrificial love—and now we have another safe baby.”

Kelsey also mentioned that post-handover support and counseling are available for mothers who choose to contact them.

Safe Haven Baby Boxes were established to prevent parents from leaving their newborns in hazardous situations. These boxes are temperature-controlled incubators often installed in the walls of fire stations, police stations, and hospitals, allowing mothers to safely and legally place their newborns inside. Once the outside door locks, the mother has a chance to leave before the alarm notifies first responders.

The baby is then promptly transported to a hospital for health evaluations. Following this, the infant is usually taken into state custody and often placed for adoption immediately.

Initially launched in Indiana nine years ago, Safe Haven Baby Boxes has expanded to include over 455 locations in 25 states. The organization reports that more than 80 newborns have been handed over through these safe boxes throughout the country.

Additionally, Safe Haven Baby Boxes operates a confidential national hotline, 1-866-99BABY1, which offers free counseling and details about safe surrenders, including options for in-person surrenders. The organization indicates that it has facilitated the transfer of over 200 additional infants to other safe havens via its hotline.

In Alabama, infants up to 45 days old may legally be surrendered to a hospital, fire department, or crib, according to the organization.