Newborn Safe Haven Boxes Could Soon Be Installed Across Michigan

For new parents in crisis, Michigan’s Safe Delivery Law already provides a way to surrender a baby safely and legally. Parents can hand over their newborns to workers at police stations, fire stations, and hospitals—or even call 911 to arrange a safe transfer.

But soon, Michigan could take things a step further by offering Safe Haven Baby Boxes, giving parents another discreet and safe option if they’re scared to give up their child.

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A new bipartisan bill in Lansing is proposing installing temperature-controlled boxes at designated safe surrender locations. These boxes are designed so that they immediately notify first responders when a baby is placed inside, that way they can quickly grab the baby while still allowing complete anonymity for the parent on the other side.

The boxes would remain locked when staff isn’t available, and they would undergo monthly inspections to maintain safety standards. Safe Haven Baby Boxes have already seen success in nearby states like Indiana and Kentucky, where babies have been surrendered and quickly placed in safe homes. While they may not be used all that frequently as a whole, these boxes can provide a life-saving option for parents who feel they have no other choice.

Previous efforts to pass similar legislation in Michigan were unsuccessful, but with this renewed attention and bipartisan support, there’s at least a little hope that the state will soon join others in offering this vital resource. For vulnerable infants and struggling newborn parents, this bill could mean the difference between tragedy and a new beginning for children in Michigan.