by Information on Kentucky Safe Haven Baby Box 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. Bowling Green Lovers’ Lane Fire Station
Date: Week of January 28, 2023
Baby Information: Unknown
Details: Described as “healthy and beautiful” Press conference but no other information. Called #24 but there appears to be an earlier #23 i nKedtucky Monica mentioned on FB
Selected Sources:
- Safe Haven Baby Box founder addresses surrendered infant’s parent, WNKY-TV, February 11, 2023
- Kentucky sees its 1st infant anonynoousy surendered at a fire station “baby box,” CNN, February 12, 2023
2. Okolona Fire Station #1 (Louisville)
Date: June 30. 2023
Baby Information: Girl
Details: Reported to be “safe and healthy.”
Selected Sources:
- Baby Girl surrendered at Safe Haven Baby Box in Okolona, first time baby box used in Louisville, WDRB-TV, June 21, 2223
- Second newborn in Kentucky surrendered 100% anonymously via Safe Haven Baby Box, WHAS-TV, June 21, 2023
3. Bowling Green Lovers’ Lane Fire Station
Date: July ?, 2023
Baby Information: Unknown
Details: Unknown. So far, only an announcement has been made.
Selected Sources:
- 2nd newborn in 7 months surrendered at Safe Haven baby box in Bowling Green, WLKY-TV, July 27, 2023
Unknown Case
While initially thought to be Kentucky, this case now appears as having happened elsewhere. We are keeping details here until more information becomes available.
Date: December 2022
Baby Information: Unknown
Details: Unknown
Selected Sources: SHBB Inc made cryptic announcement on Facebook and TikTok about the case, but no other information has been released.
Updated July 28, 2023
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