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Newborn Safely Surrendered in Ohio Baby Box, Founder Thanks Parent
Safe Haven Baby Boxes says a newborn was legally placed in a temperature-controlled box, triggering a silent alarm that alerted firefighters who responded in under a minute.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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A newborn was safely surrendered earlier this year using a Safe Haven Baby Box in Ohio, according to the organization behind the program. The infant was placed in the temperature-controlled box in January, triggering a silent alarm that alerted firefighters, who responded in under a minute and provided immediate medical care before transporting the baby to the nearest medical facility for evaluation. The baby is now in the care of child services and is expected to be placed with a permanent family.
Why it matters
Safe Haven Baby Boxes are designed to provide a legal, anonymous way for parents to surrender infants safely. The organization behind the program aims to not only protect newborns but also support parents facing overwhelming circumstances.
The details
According to Monica Kelsey, the founder and CEO of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, the newborn was legally placed in a Baby Box at the Delhi Township Fire Department earlier this year. Kelsey said the firefighters followed their training precisely, providing immediate medical care before transporting the baby to the nearest medical facility for evaluation.
- The newborn was placed in the Baby Box in January 2026.
The players
Monica Kelsey
The founder and CEO of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, an organization that provides a legal, anonymous way for parents to surrender infants safely.
Delhi Township Fire Department
The fire department that responded to the alarm triggered by the newborn being placed in the Safe Haven Baby Box.
What they’re saying
“Your baby was taken from this box in under a minute. They did exactly what they were trained to do. They did it flawlessly.”
— Monica Kelsey, Founder and CEO, Safe Haven Baby Boxes (Facebook)
“Having this option available for parents is pivotal because they make this choice. The parent makes this choice. Nobody else is making this choice for them. And this is a safe and legal option for a parent in crisis.”
— Monica Kelsey, Founder and CEO, Safe Haven Baby Boxes (Facebook)
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you for trusting us and trusting the fire department to take it from here. Your baby was loved by the firefighters who took this baby from the box, and they handled this with ease.”
— Monica Kelsey, Founder and CEO, Safe Haven Baby Boxes (Facebook)
What’s next
The baby is now in the care of child services and is expected to be placed with a permanent family.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of providing safe and legal options for parents in crisis, and the dedication of organizations like Safe Haven Baby Boxes to protect newborns and support vulnerable parents.
