Omaha maternity home highlights resources after baby left at fire station

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Omaha Police are still trying to determine where a newborn baby came from after two people brought the child to a fire station on Friday.

An Omaha maternity home says the moment reflects a much longer story that often goes unseen.

A common story at Vita Nova

At Vita Nova Maternity Community, staff say this is a story they see every day.

Shellie Gomez, director of primary care services at Vita Nova Maternity Community, said, “Prior to coming to Vita Nova, they might not have a safe place to stay. They might be moving from place to place, or not really sure where their next meal is going to come from.”…

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