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Mother surrenders newborn to staff at hospital in Indiana using Safe Haven Baby Box
By KGNS — Sitewide
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
MARION, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) - A mother in Indiana safely surrendered her newborn using a Safe Haven Baby Box.According to Safe Haven Baby Boxes, the exchange happened in June, with the woman handing the newborn to staff at its Marion General Hospital location.The organization said the baby is n...
Key takeaway Since 2017, 83 infants have been safely surrendered via Baby Boxes, and over 200 additional safe surrenders have been facilitated through the organization’s hotline.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The use of Safe Haven Baby Boxes in other states like Indiana raises questions about the availability of similar resources in Laredo . While the story out of Marion, Indiana, highlights the success of these baby boxes in providing a safe and anonymous option for mothers in crisis, it remains to be seen whether such a program could be implemented effectively in Webb County. The fact that nearly 400 Baby Boxes exist across the country suggests that there may be opportunities for local organizations or hospitals to explore similar initiatives. As the Laredo community considers ways to support vulnerable mothers and infants, the experience of Safe Haven Baby Boxes could serve as a useful model for providing judgment-free and anonymous options for those in need. Local healthcare providers and social services agencies may want to examine the potential for implementing a similar program in Laredo.
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Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? MARION, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) - A mother in Indiana safely surrendered her newborn using a Safe Haven Baby Box.According to Safe Haven Baby Boxes, the exchange happened in June, with the woman handing the newborn to staff at its Marion General Hospital location.The organization said the baby is n...
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