Big River Ambulance District: Safe Haven Baby Box
The Big River Ambulance District is proud to provide a Safe Haven Baby Box at our main station, offering a safe, anonymous option for parents in crisis to surrender their newborns.
Learn More About the Baby Box
This life-saving resource is designed to ensure the safety of infants while giving parents a compassionate and judgment-free way to seek help. Located in a secure part of our station, our Baby Box is temperature-controlled and equipped with an immediate alarm system that notifies first responders as soon as an infant is placed inside.
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The Safe Haven Baby Box is a critical tool for preventing abandonment and protecting the most vulnerable members of our community. By allowing parents to safely surrender their newborns without fear of legal consequences, this program provides a path to ensure every child receives the care they need. Once an infant is placed in the box, our team responds immediately, ensuring the baby receives medical attention and is connected to appropriate services.
Baby Box Location
Our Baby Box is the second in the state, with the first being located at Mehlville Fire Protection District. You can find our baby box at:
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at the station. If you’d like more information around the Baby Box, we have compiled a list of resources courtesy of Safe Haven Baby Box.