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Nonprofit presents Safe Haven baby‑box program; staff to study implementation
Summary
A representative from Safe Haven Baby Boxes described wall‑mounted baby boxes and education services; council asked staff to develop an implementation schedule and next steps.
A Safe Haven Baby Boxes representative presented the nonprofit’s program to Trenton City Council on May 15, describing a wall‑mounted device that allows a parent to anonymously surrender a newborn at a fire station, police station or hospital and which can alert 911 dispatch when occupied.
The presenter said the box is leased to the hosting location under a lease and service agreement and that the program fee is $15,000, which includes education and certification for personnel at the host site. “The box is leased to the location. And the program fee is $15,000 that includes education for the personnel…,” the presenter said.
City council members thanked the presenter and asked staff to work on an implementation schedule, including identifying the appropriate hosting site and operational procedures. Council discussion did not include a vote or formal adoption; staff said they would continue work to determine permitting, lease terms and deployment timing.
Council members and the presenter noted the boxes connect to dispatch systems and that elected leaders would need to review operational responsibilities, testing procedures and training before any installation. No specific location or final cost adjustments were decided at the meeting.
