The expansion of Safe Haven Baby Boxes in North Alabama highlights a growing need for safe, anonymous options for surrendering infants. With two new locations in Muscle Shoals and Athens, the state now has a total of 11 baby boxes.
Lee Marshall, CEO of Kids To Love, emphasizes that this increase addresses tragedies where infants have been found in unsafe conditions.
The boxes offer women an alternative, especially following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which has made abortion illegal in Alabama.
This shift has led to more women carrying pregnancies to term, even when they are not prepared for parenthood.
Marshall also explained that strategic placement of the boxes, especially near college towns like the one in Muscle Shoals, ensures they are accessible to those who may need them.
Alabama’s community support has driven the initiative, ensuring that infants are safely surrendered and cared for.