The first baby surrendered at the location occurred in May 2024.

“We have seen this location be a vital resource for this community now twice. It is proof that preparation and anonymity are key to safe surrender. When a mother surrenders, she is choosing an anonymous closed adoption out of sacrificial love for her infant, and we are proud of her. This infant will soon be with a family who has been eager to adopt,” said Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes.

In 2024, officials said 15 infants were surrendered using the Safe Haven Baby Box program. There are now 359 Safe Haven Baby Box locations across the country.

The organization aids women in crisis with a its National Hotline, 1-866-99BABY1.

If a woman chooses to surrender her infant via the Baby Box, the door locks when the mother closes the box. Alarms alert the location where a baby has been surrendered, and personnel will retrieve the infant within five minutes. The infant will be transported to the hospital for medical evaluation.