The Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Texarkana is significant because it marked the 400th Safe Haven Baby Box location in the United States and the 14th in the state of Texas.
The box is located at the Texarkana Emergency Center and Hospital.
How Safe Haven Baby Boxes Work
These boxes offer a safe, secure, and legal option for parents in crisis to anonymously surrender a newborn.
- Process: The parent opens the exterior door, places the baby inside, and closes the door. The exterior door then locks automatically.
- Safety Features: The device is secure, climate-controlled, and features multiple silent alarms that immediately alert first responders or medical personnel, who retrieve the baby quickly, often within minutes.
- Texas Law (Baby Moses Law): Under the Texas Safe Haven Law, a parent can legally and anonymously surrender an unharmed infant who is 60 days old or younger to designated places, which include hospitals, fire stations, EMS stations, or these newborn safety devices.
- After Surrender: Once surrendered, the baby is medically evaluated and custody is transferred to the Department of Family and Protective Services for placement in foster-to-adopt programs.
The organization behind the boxes also operates a 24-hour National Crisis Hotline at 1-866-99BABY1 for parents seeking confidential counseling and support.
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