Manitowoc installs 10th Safe Haven Baby Box in Wisconsin
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 13:15 · Archive
Manitowoc Fire Rescue Department has blessed a new Safe Haven Baby Box at Station 3 on Wednesday. The device is the second in northeast Wisconsin, the tenth in Wisconsin state, and the 487th in the nation. A parent can place an infant inside without face-to-face contact with first responders.
Once a newborn is placed in the box, the exterior door locks and triggers a silent alarm. Emergency crews are alerted to retrieve the child and provide immediate medical evaluation. The child is then transported to a local hospital for health assessment. The box contains an informational packet with resources for the mother, including crisis counselling contact information and details about the Safe Haven Baby Box organisation.
According to Manitowoc County District Attorney Jacalyn Labre, after hospital assessment, county human services and court proceedings follow. Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Wagner said the box 'represents something very important. A safe choice, a compassionate response, and the promise that a newborn can be protected and given a chance at life.' Safe Haven Baby Boxes Inc., founded by Monica Kelsey, reports that nationwide, ninety infants have been surrendered in baby boxes, with the organisation assisting in more than 225 safe hand-to-hand surrenders.
How it is being reported
- Manitowoc Fire Rescue dedicates Wisconsin’s 10th Safe Haven Baby BoxThe box is the second in northeast Wisconsin, the 10th in the state, and the 487th in the nation.WSAW · 29 Oct, 12:51
- Safe Haven Baby Box blessed in Manitowoc at Fire Station 3The box is the second in northeast Wisconsin, the 10th in the state, and the 487th in the nation.WBAY · 28 Oct, 23:28
In this story: Manitowoc Fire Rescue Department · Safe Haven Baby Boxes Inc. · Wisconsin · Monica Kelsey · Jeremy Wagner · Jacalyn Labre
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