All Safe Haven Baby Boxes are electronically monitored and are equipped to notify 911 as soon as the outer door is open. If there is no one in the building, no worries, 911 dispatch will dispatch the closest fire or police personal.
How does the box work?
1. Parent opens the door to the baby box and a silent alarm is triggered and a call
All Safe Haven Baby Boxes are electronically monitored and are equipped to notify 911 as soon as the outer door is open. If there is no one in the building, no worries, 911 dispatch will dispatch the closest fire or police personal.
How does the box work?
1. Parent opens the door to the baby box and a silent alarm is triggered and a call goes to dispatch.
2. Parent places the baby in the bassinet. A sensor is located on the inside of the box that triggers a second call dispatch call.
3. Parent can push a button or simply close the door, which sets off a third alarm and call to dispatch and locks the exterior door.
4. Emergency personnel retrieves the baby from the inside, evaluates, and takes the baby to the hospital.
Currently the only states that have included baby boxes in the safe haven law is Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania. If you would like to change the law in your state and would like a copy of model legislation click the button below.
If you would like more information about adding this life saving feature to your location send an email to shbb@SafeHavenBabyBoxes.com
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.
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.
Currently six states allow for the use of Baby Boxes. Those states are Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
Currently Fire Stations and Hospitals are approved Safe Haven Baby Box locations.
The expenses associated with the Safe Haven Baby Box program are typically supported by donations from individuals and other organizations in a community. Community leaders and citizens recognize the importance of the Safe Haven Baby Boxes program and usually do not experience problems with securing funds. Installing a baby box provides a tangible element and can serve as a starting point to reinforce the existing law, educating the community, and decreasing the risk of further infanticide.
Absolutely! We encourage it! And we can assist!
Apply for permits from the local building inspection authority, if applicable. SHBB may provide
box specifications as needed and upon request. Contractor and facility owner should consider
consulting with the building architect on file for the location, or a professional structural
engineer.
Wall sections of each building will defer, and owner and contractor should consult the building architect or a
professional engineer for structural recommendations, such as a header.
Once permit is received, coordination with site owner(s) and contractor may begin with
demolition for installation.
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.
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!
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