One of Indiana's Safe Haven Baby Boxes is now closed, but the organization says there are several others nearby.
Franciscan Health Hammond announced that the Safe Haven Baby box located at 5454 Hohman Ave closed on Dec.30. This is following the announced closing of its emergency room.
We believe this decision prioritizes patient safety, which has been our primary concern throughout the legal proceedings. "The intention of the Safe Haven Baby Box is to permit the legal anonymous surrender of an infant that the mother in crisis is unable to raise. It protects the mother’s identity and provides a safe place for the baby to ensure abandonment isn’t chosen as the alternative," said Kelsey.
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