More than six months later, Long Beach Mayor George Bass and several aldermen have signed a contract approving a Safe Haven Baby Box to be set up at a local fire station.

The box contains a silent alarm that activates as soon as the mother opens it. A second sensor activates once the infant is laud into the medical grade bassinet. EMS/911 Dispatch is immediately contacted upon the box opening.

Once the child is obtained by EMS, they will go to the local hospital where they will be medically evaluated. Child Protection Services is then contacted, and measures are taken to proceed with adoptive placement.

“We couldn't be more impressed by and thankful for the city of Long Beach for their willingness to meet the needs of women in crisis and infant children,” said Safe Haven Baby Box organizer Caitlyn Kelly, who began the process with her husband Steve. “They were prepared to make a decision, and it was obvious they thoroughly evaluated the Safe Haven Baby Box mission prior to…

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By: Hunter Dawkins
Title: Long Beach approves contract for state's first Safe Haven Baby Box
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/long-beach-approves-contract-for-states-first-safe-haven-baby-box/
Published Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 11:32:25 +0000

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