by Information on SHBB cases comes from news reports, SHBB Inc reports on social media and Blessed to Have Been Abandoned: the Story of the Baby Box Lady by Monica Kelsey. From public reports, these babies were in no danger of discard or death.
1. Benton Fire Station #3
Date: May 24, 2020
Baby Information: Boy, now known publicly as Baby Oli.
Details: None
Selected Sources:
- Newborn surrendered at Benton fire station now with Department of Family Services, KATV-TV, March 29, 2020
- Two years after first baby box installed, infant surrendered, Arkansas Catholic, September 26, 2021
2. Maumelle Fire Station #1
Date: October 25, 2021
Baby Information: Boy
Details: Baby was probably 2 days old, healthy, and well-cared for. SHBB Inc says it had no contact with parent(s) before drop-off; calls mother “brave” and courageous.”
Selected Sources:
- Newborn Saved Via Safe Haven Baby Box in Maumelle, Family Council, November 2, 2021
- SHBB INc press conference, Mamuelle Fire Station #1, SHBB Inc, Facebook
3. Conroy Central Fire Station
Date: February 7-10, 2022
Baby Information: Boy
Details: SHBB Inc describes baby as well-cared for, healthy, and loved. Required no medical attention
Selected Sources:
- First baby surrendered at Conway’s Safe Haven Baby Box Conway Log Cabin Democrat, February 12, 2022
Cases
2020: 1
2021: 1
2022: 1
Updated September 12, 2022
