The Safe Haven box, which is currently in the “testing phase.” After the ceremony it will be put in service. [Lynn Binnie photos except the third one]
The instructions that are mounted above the box.
This photo is not of the inside of Whitewater’s box but it may be somewhat similar.
The City of Whitewater and Whitewater Fire & EMS invite the public to attend a blessing and dedication ceremony for the city’s newly installed Safe Haven Baby Box on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The event will take place at 312 W. Whitewater Street, on the west side of the building.
According to State Statute 48.195, a parent can leave their unharmed newborn, under 72 hours old, anonymously and without fear of prosecution in a newborn infant safety device, or with a LEO, EMS provider, or hospital staff member. This life-saving resource allows a parent in crisis to legally accomplish this surrender anonymously. The Safe Haven Baby Box is equipped with alarm systems and climate control to ensure a rapid response from trained personnel and the health and safety of the surrendered infant.
The ceremony will include remarks from city and state officials, representatives from the Safe Haven Baby Boxes organization, and members of the Whitewater community who helped lead the initiative. A demonstration of how the box works will also be provided, followed by a blessing and officially placing the Safe Haven Baby Box in service.
The Whitewater Safe Haven Baby Box reflects the city’s commitment to protecting its most vulnerable residents.
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by the City of Whitewater.
