An infant was surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box in Nolensville, Tennessee, which was installed just last month.
The Safe Haven Baby Boxes organization said the child was recently placed into the device located at the Tri-Star Nolensville ER, WKRN reported. Hospital staff immediately responded to the box and officials are working to place the child with an adoptive family, according to the report.
“This mother bravely trusted our program to provide hope and safety for her and her infant. We are grateful for her selfless act that was made out of love for her baby,” said Monica Kelsey, founder and CEO of Safe Haven Baby Boxes.
The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) would not provide the current status of the child to the local news outlet.
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