Safe Haven Baby Boxes marks 10 years since first installation

WOODBURN, Ind. (WPTA) – Ten years ago this week, a fire station in 21Country became home to the first-ever Safe Haven Baby Box.

Since then, more than 400 have been installed across the U.S.

As a firefighter and paramedic, Monica Kelsey was used to helping people. Then, about 15 years ago, a trip to South Africa sparked an idea that would allow her to help even more. It was there she first saw a baby safe…

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