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Hutchinson Fire Department Home to the First Baby Box in Kansas; 294th in the Nation

Thursday, December 5

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — This morning marked a day of great significance for the State of Kansas as well as the City of Hutchinson. The newest baby box of the Safe Haven Baby Boxes was unveiled today at Hutchinson Fire Station 1, 2222... Read More.

Kansas to Bless First Baby Box in the State

Thursday, December 5

By Safe Haven Baby Boxes HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Saving lives just got a little easier in Hutchinson, Kansas, as our newest baby box will be blessed on December 5th, 2024. The newest addition represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide a safe and... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department to Unveil Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 1

Monday, December 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department will be holding a press conference at Fire Station 1 (2222 N. Main St.,) on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.The conference (open to the public) will be the unveiling of a Safe Haven Baby Box, which... Read More.

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall Praises Innovative Baby Steps to Address Kansas’ Child Care Shortage

Sunday, October 29

Kansas taking grant applications for $92 million, including cash for new facilities By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Haven school district administrator Megan Hett knew surveys indicated Reno County was short 1,600 child care slots and it was unlikely a private business... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Receives Sufficient Donations to Purchase Baby Box

Friday, August 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department announced Friday it has received sufficient donations to purchase a Baby Box, which provides a last resort option for a parent or legal guardian to legally surrender an infant anonymously.A bill in the Kansas Legislature expanding the... Read More.

Funding Needed For ‘Baby Box’ At McPherson Fire Department

Thursday, June 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Fire Department is looking for funding to install a newborn safety device. This project comes in response to the recent introduction of Kansas House Bill 2024. The bill, currently under revision, will allow for the legal abandonment of a... Read More.