For the first time in Texas history, a baby was surrendered at a Safe Haven Baby Box location. This location happens to be located in Lubbock at a box that was installed back in 2024.
Infant Safe After Being Surrendered in Lubbock
According to KAMC, Lubbock Fire Rescue Chief Richard Stewart announced that a mother had surrendered her newborn baby at Fire Station 9 by using the Safe Haven Baby Box. KAMC reports that the baby is safe and is now being cared by medical and child welfare professionals.
How Does The Safe Haven Baby Box Work?
When a parent walks up to the box, they open it and can take the orange bag that is filled with resources. The baby can then be placed in the box. Once the baby is placed in the box and the box is closed, a signal is sent to the fire station and 911. According to a press release, the average time babies are in the box is 2 minutes. Below is a video showing how it works.
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Locations of Safe Haven Baby Boxes in Lubbock
Abilene was the first city in Texas to install a Safe Haven Baby Box. Lubbock in 2024 was the second city. Since 2024, three more baby boxes have been installed in our area.
Lubbock Fire Rescue Fire Station No. 9 – 4814 50th Street, Lubbock., Texas 79414Wolfforth Fire & EMS Station – 305 Cedar Ave, Wolfforth, TX 79382Covenant Children’s Hospital – 4002 24th St, Lubbock, TX 79410Covenant Health Levelland – 1900 College Ave., Levelland, TX 79336Is It Legal To Surrender Your Baby in Texas?
It is not legal to abandon a child in Texas, but a parent can legally surrender a baby according to Texas Safe Haven laws. The law says that parents in a crisis can surrender their unharmed infant up to 60 days old safely and anonymously. This can be done at hospitals, fire stations, EMS Stations and of course, these baby boxes.
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