Roanoke, Va.(WFXR)- Administrators at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke unveil the state’s first Safe Haven Baby Box.
Parents who are unable to care for their baby can drop off their infant anonymously. The Safe Haven Box is climate-controlled and ventilated. It includes a medical bassinet and bedding. Once the infant is placed inside, the door automatically locks. Medical staff are immediately notified by a silent alarm.
The baby will receive a medical evaluation before being given over to the Virginia Department of Social Services. At that point, the process will start to terminate parental rights and place the child in adoptive care…