Overview of North Carolina law, statistics, legislation, and news stories related to Safe Haven Baby Boxes in the state.
Law
- No law has been enacted to authorize installation of baby boxes in North Carolina.
- North Carolina is a Limited Home Rule State. As of this writing Ashe County opened a SHBB without an amendment to the state’s Safe Haven law
North Carolina Statistics
Number of Boxes: 1
Cases: 0
Legislation
None to date.
Hearings/Testimony/Letters
None to date.
News & Commentary
- Board of Commissioners adopt the Right to Life Resolution, approve Safe Haven Baby Box, Ashe Post & Times, January 11, 2022
- Sheriff’s office fundraising for Safe Haven Baby Box, Ashe Post and Times,February 3, 2022
- Baby Box dedication at the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office set for November 29, Ashe Post & Times, November 22, 2022
- A symbol of hope : Safe Haven Baby Box completed at ASCO, Ashe Post &Times, November 30, 2022
Updated December 3, 2022