Columbia installs Safe Haven baby box at Fire Station No. 1

Michigan is considering new legislation that would allow emergency service providers to install baby boxes, enabling parents to anonymously surrender their newborns at designated locations without facing legal repercussions. House Bills 4067-4069 aim to expand the existing Safe Delivery law, which currently requires direct handovers to personnel, by introducing temperature-controlled baby boxes at police and fire stations and hospitals. Meanwhile, Columbia, Tennessee has already implemented a Safe Haven Baby Box at its fire station, providing a similar option for parents in crisis, in alignment with the state's Safe Haven law. This initiative aims to ensure the safety and well-being of infants while offering confidentiality and a compassionate alternative for struggling parents. Each box is designed with safety features that alert staff immediately upon use, ensuring prompt medical attention for the surrendered infants. Such measures are seen as critical steps in addressing the issue of infant abandonment across the U.S.