Healthy newborn safely surrendered in southern Indiana Safe Haven baby box Share Updated: 5:22 AM EDT May 3, 2021 WLKY Digital Team
The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Share Updated: 5:22 AM EDT May 3, 2021 WLKY Digital Team A healthy newborn baby was surrendered early Sunday morning to a baby box in Clarksville.Safe Haven Baby boxes provide a place for mothers who may not be ready for parenting to give up their babies anonymously.According to the organization, the child was left in the baby box at the Clarksville Fire Department. The Safe Haven Baby Box was dedicated and made available to the public on October 16, 2020. The parent or parents of the child made a choice based on love and grace, said Clarksville Fire Chief, Brandon Skaggs. With a dedicated team and available resources this choice has provided hope, love, and a life for this child. That’s the ultimate act of selflessness. I�