Safe Haven Baby Boxes in Idaho
Idaho welcomes its first Safe Haven Baby Box at Grove Creek Medical Center in Blackfoot, providing a safe way for mothers to surrender newborns to prevent abandonment. The initiative, led by Monica Kelsey, aims to save and change lives by offering options for mothers in crisis.
Key Points
- Baby boxes are being implemented across the country to combat infant abandonment
- Idaho passed a law allowing Safe Haven Baby Boxes to be used, providing a legal framework for the initiative
- At least 50 infants have been surrendered to baby boxes since 2017
Pros
- Provides a safe and legal way for at-risk mothers to surrender newborns
- Helps prevent infant abandonment and potential harm to newborns
- Baby boxes are temperature-controlled and secure for newborns