Paducah provides a safe and anonymous alternative to surrendering an infant. The Safe Haven Baby Box is located at Paducah Fire Station No. 5 at 1714 Broadway. This location offers a secure and compassionate option for parents in crisis. These boxes aim to prevent unsafe abandonment and ensure that infants are placed in proper care, following legal protocols.
The Safe Haven Baby Box is accessible from the outside of the fire station (see picture). The process involves opening the box's secure door, placing the baby inside, and then closing the door. Once the door is shut, a silent alarm alerts authorities to retrieve the baby.
In addition to baby boxes, Safe Haven Baby Boxes provides a confidential national hotline, 1-866-99BABY1.
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At a blessing ceremony on September 16, 2024, Paducah’s Safe Haven Box became the 266th in the nation at the time. It was made possible by several local advocates who worked to bring the resource to the community including Hope Unlimited Family Care Center, the Gerald and Emma Davenport Family, the Colgan and Tritle Family, Ray Black & Son, and Inspired Technologies.
