Safe Haven Baby Box
A safe, anonymous last-resort option for parents who cannot care for their newborn—paired with real people who will help you find the best next step.
What is a Safe Haven Baby Box?
Safe Haven Baby Boxes offer a compassionate, secure option for parents in crisis who are unable to care for their newborns. They are installed on the exterior of hospitals or fire stations and allow for anonymous surrender. (shbb.org)
Anonymous
No shame. No blame. No names—an option for parents who need complete anonymity. (East Idaho News)
Secure + monitored
The exterior door locks after placement; an alarm alerts responders so the baby can be retrieved quickly for immediate care. (shbb.org)
A lifeline—plus resources
Safe Haven Baby Boxes also operates a 24-hour crisis hotline to help parents in the moment it matters most. (shbb.org/history)
How the Safe Haven Baby Box works
The box is designed to allow a safe, anonymous surrender—and to alert staff immediately so your baby gets care right away. (shbb.org)
Go to the Safe Haven Baby Box drop-off door
At Grove Creek Medical Center in Blackfoot, the box is attached to the hospital and marked as a Safe Haven Baby Box drop-off location. (East Idaho News)
Place the baby inside and close the door
The exterior door locks automatically once the baby is placed inside. (shbb.org)
An alarm notifies trained staff
An alarm alerts nearby responders so medical personnel can retrieve the baby through an interior access door. (Courthouse News)
Your baby receives immediate medical attention
Our clinical team responds quickly to provide warmth, assessment, and care—because minutes matter.
Why Grove Creek Medical Center built Idaho’s first Safe Haven Baby Box
This page exists for one reason: to make sure no parent feels trapped with only unsafe choices.
Reporting on Idaho’s first baby box describes how the effort began locally at Grove Creek Medical Center, and how community and legislative partners helped update Idaho’s Safe Haven law so a baby could be safely surrendered using a box. (Courthouse News)
We led with compassion
Grove Creek Medical Center leadership publicly emphasized serving women in agonizing situations with dignity and care. (East Idaho News)
We helped change Idaho law
Idaho’s Safe Haven Act was updated with overwhelming bipartisan support—enabling a baby box option in Idaho. (Courthouse News)
We brought the first box to Idaho
The device installed outside Grove Creek Medical Center was reported as the first in Idaho (and the 245th box in the U.S.). (East Idaho News)
Our promise: If you ever come to Grove Creek Medical Center needing this option, you will be met with urgency, professionalism, and humanity—no judgment.
Find the Safe Haven Baby Box
Grove Creek Medical Center • 350 North Meridian Street, Blackfoot, Idaho (East Idaho News)
Looking for another location? Use the Safe Haven Baby Boxes locations tool. (shbb.org)
Frequently asked questions
Safe Haven Baby Boxes describes the baby box as a “last resort” option for women who want to safely surrender their child with complete anonymity. (shbb.org/history)
The exterior door locks once a baby is placed inside, and an alarm alerts responders so the baby can be retrieved quickly for care. (shbb.org)
Reporting describes boxes as outfitted with features like temperature controls and ventilation and an alarm system to alert responders. (Courthouse News)
Yes. Call or text the 24/7 crisis line at 1-866-99BABY1. (shbb.org)
Courthouse News reported Idaho law previously required surrender to a person; the law was updated with bipartisan support and signed by the governor, enabling a baby box option. (Courthouse News)
Note: This page provides general information and resources. If you need legal advice or urgent medical help, please contact appropriate professionals or emergency services.
Sources: Safe Haven Baby Boxes (shbb.org) • East Idaho News (July 10, 2024) (eastidahonews.com) • Courthouse News (Feb 28, 2025) (courthousenews.com)