Sometimes, life is really hard. Safe Haven Baby Boxes are a last resort option for women who feel they can’t take care of their baby, but want to be completely anonymous.
surrender options in ohio
Parents can surrender their non-harmed child with “no shame, no blame, no names”. In Ohio, parents can hand off their child (up until the baby is 30 days old) to a police officer, hospital employee, or emergency medical services worker at work; or they can take their child to a Safe Haven Baby Box.
Surrendering the child at birth in the hospital is included as an option.
1-866-992-2291 (or 1-866-99BABY1) is a National Safe Haven crisis hotline available 24/7 to assist women who may want to speak to a licensed counselor about their situation, or to find a safe haven location.
If you are considering this, it is important to call the hotline first and talk to a counselor about your situation. You can remain anonymous. They can provide guidance as you decide if this is the best choice for you, and how to go about it. They are also an ongoing source of support for birth moms who have lovingly surrendered their child.
Paulding County Hospital now has a Safe Haven Baby Box near their Med/Surg floor visitor entrance. This is accessed through their parking lot directly facing our clinic (north east parking lot). The box is in the wall near a bench.
There are many baby box locations in Ohio and other states. There are also various surrender options. Hang in there. You are loved, and not alone.
Click the link below to go to the safe haven baby box site. find locations and learn more.