Frequently Asked Questions
Facts about SHBB
How can I adopt a baby from Safe Haven?
Are the baby boxes medical devices?
- The Safe Haven Laws have been updated to include Safe Haven Baby Boxes (safety devices) in Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Maine, Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania.
- There are 89 active baby boxes currently in the United States.
- More than 40 communities are working on placing a Safe Haven Baby Box in a local hos
- The Safe Haven Laws have been updated to include Safe Haven Baby Boxes (safety devices) in Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Maine, Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania.
- There are 89 active baby boxes currently in the United States.
- More than 40 communities are working on placing a Safe Haven Baby Box in a local hospital or fire station.
- Indiana has not had a death by illegal abandonment since the first baby box was made available in April 2016.
- The SHBB National Hotline has received over 8,000 call since inception.
- The SHBB National Hotline assisted with numerous surrenders.
- 13 babies have been safely surrendered in the Safe Haven Baby Boxes baby boxes.
- Three babies have been surrendered directly to emergency personnel in locations that have a Safe Haven Baby Box installed.
- Ohio’s abandonment rate continues to drop each year and with additional baby box installations.
- Reports of opposition of the SHBB program were released prior to the SHBB program going live to the community (before April 2016). There have not been any substantial arguments against the program since.
Are the baby boxes medical devices?
How can I adopt a baby from Safe Haven?
Are the baby boxes medical devices?
It has been determined by the FDA that the Safe Haven Baby Box, like the baby drawers in Arizona, is not a medical device and does not require FDA regulations. The baby box and the baby drawer are not available for sale to the public. FDA Determination Letter below.
How can I adopt a baby from Safe Haven?
How can I adopt a baby from Safe Haven?
How can I adopt a baby from Safe Haven?
Currently, babies surrendered under the safe haven law, including using our baby boxes are relinquished to the Department of Children Services to begin the process of terminating parental rights and placing them with an adoptive family. Depending on your state, if you would like to be considered, contact your Department of Child services, and register as a foster parent with intent to adopt.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Boots On The Ground
Boots On The Ground
Boots On The Ground
The SHBB Boots on the Ground Project is for the desperate parent(s) in a state of crisis that requires intervention for the safety of the child(ren) with a need of immediate assistance after all other resources have been exhausted. We need volunteers all over the nation to help us with this in the hopes to keep children with their families and out of Foster Homes. Click on the link below if interested.
Education in School
Boots On The Ground
Boots On The Ground
Volunteers are needed to help with getting Safe Haven Law education in schools by contacting a school and asking for this to be added to a class, volunteering to teach about the Safe Haven Law in a class, or by setting up a school assembly. Materials and training will be offered to volunteers. Please click on the link below if you are interested!