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Safe Haven Baby Boxes will become more common in Tennessee thanks to a $500,000 endowment. Representative Ed Butler said an anonymous constituent set up money to purchase the facilities. Baby Boxes allow babies to be securely deposited inside, while giving the mother a chance to leave before anyone comes to retrieve the baby. Butler said he understands the concept may ... Read More »

Representative Ed Butler pushing for legislation that will ease the possibility of putting Safe Haven Baby Boxes in every county. A Baby Box is a safety device provided for under the state’s Safe Haven Law and legally permits a mother in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. They are installed ... Read More »