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Lake County Safe Haven baby celebrates high school graduation
Read full article: Lake County Safe Haven baby celebrates high school graduationAlmost 18 years after she was dropped off at a Lake County Fire Rescues station as part of the Safe Haven program, a Davenport teen celebrates a big moment in her life with a special support system.
‘Anonymous surrender can change lives:’ Florida gets 2nd Safe Haven Baby Box
Read full article: ‘Anonymous surrender can change lives:’ Florida gets 2nd Safe Haven Baby BoxFlorida is getting its second Safe Haven Baby Box, a a last resort option for women who want to anonymously surrender newborns.
Florida fight over ‘baby boxes’ part of bigger culture war
Read full article: Florida fight over ‘baby boxes’ part of bigger culture warA fight is developing in Florida's legislature over a measure that would allow fire stations and hospitals to install boxes where distressed mothers could leave their unwanted newborns.
Ocala to install Florida’s first Safe Haven Baby Box
Read full article: Ocala to install Florida’s first Safe Haven Baby BoxOCALA, Fla. – Ocala’s Fire Rescue Headquarters will soon house Florida’s first Safe Haven Baby Box. Kelsey is the Founder and CEO of Safe Haven Baby Boxes. “These firefighters will know there’s a baby in that box 60 seconds after that child is placed in the box. Kelsey said the Safe Haven Baby Box will give mothers full anonymity and hopefully reduce the number of abandoned babies. The Safe Haven Baby Box costs $10,000 and is leased for $200 a month.