LUBBOCK, TX — Lubbock Fire Rescue safely received a newborn Monday through its Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station No. 9, marking the first recorded Safe Haven Baby Box surrender in Texas.
LFR said the surrender complied with Texas Safe Haven laws, which allow a parent to anonymously and safely relinquish an unharmed infant. When the newborn was placed inside the temperature-controlled Baby Box, an alarm immediately notified firefighters, who responded within seconds. UMC EMS personnel then transported the infant for medical evaluation.
The baby was found to be healthy and is now in the care of medical and child welfare professionals, according to Lubbock Fire Rescue.
Safe Haven Resources in the Lubbock Area
There are four Safe Haven Baby Box locations:
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Lubbock Fire Rescue Station No. 9 – 4814 50th St., Lubbock
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Wolfforth Fire & EMS Station – 305 Cedar Ave., Wolfforth
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Covenant Children’s Hospital – 4002 24th St., Lubbock
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Covenant Health Levelland – 1900 College Ave., Levelland
Parents in crisis can access confidential, 24/7 assistance through the Safe Haven Baby Box hotline at 1-866-99BABY1 (1-866-992-2291), where trained advocates provide emotional support, guidance and information on Safe Haven options.
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