In Tennessee, a newborn’s life was spared from infanticide thanks to a Safe Haven Baby Box — a life-saving resource designed to protect infants and give parents in crisis a safe, legal option.
The baby, thought to be around one month old or younger, was placed in the box at Atoka Fire Station No. 1, triggering an alarm that alerted firefighters. First responders immediately retrieved the infant and found the child in good health.
This marked the first use of the Baby Box since its installation in November 2024. The Fire Chief said simply saving this one life was worth the program. Under Tennessee law, parents can surrender unharmed infants up to 45 days old without fear of prosecution by using Safe Haven options like these. Safe Haven boxes protect vulnerable lives and allow mothers to choose life for their child.
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