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Safe Haven Baby Boxes is dedicated to spreading awareness, educating communities, and saving lives. Check out some recent stories and stay updated on our latest news features, media appearances, and inspiring stories of hope and resilience.

  • Beyond the Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 16

    In a moving episode of "Beyond the Box," host Monica Kelsey sat down with Alfarina "Alfie" McGinty, the Marion County Coroner in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their conversation delved into the heart-wrenching world of infant death investigations and the critical importance of Safe Haven laws in preventing tragic abandonments

  • Beyond the Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 15

    This episode takes us into the heart of an adoption story unlike any other. High school sweethearts who always knew they wanted to adopt, the Penningtons became licensed as an adoptive home just months before Christian entered their lives. What they couldn't have anticipated was that their baby would have a rare genetic disorder called pseudo-Zellwegers, giving him a life expectancy of only about one year.

  • Unexpected Pregnancy Help: One Mom’s Story of Safe Surrender

    She didn’t know she was pregnant—until she gave birth alone. Learn how a Safe Haven Baby Box saved her child and changed her life forever.

  • Beyond the Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 13

    Discover how Monica and Joe Kelsey turned a napkin sketch into Safe Haven Baby Boxes, a nationwide movement saving newborn lives, all while their own family was falling apart. Hear their inspiring journey, challenges, and triumphs in this powerful interview.

  • Beyond the Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 12

    In this deeply personal episode of Beyond the Box, host Monica Kelsey invites her younger sister Mindy into the studio for a conversation that weaves together family history, teenage rebellions, and the foundations of Monica's advocacy work.

  • Beyond The Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 11

    Josh Garrison embodied the spirit of giving without expectation of recognition or reward—a quality that made him instrumental in launching what would become a nationwide movement to save abandoned infants.

  • ​​​​What Happens After the Box: The Story You Never Hear, And Why Your Support Matters

    When most people hear about Safe Haven Baby Boxes, they imagine a quiet fire station, a secure drop door, and a life-saving rescue. What they rarely hear is what happens next…

  • Beyond The Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 10

    Every revolution begins with a moment of clarity. For Monica Kelsey and her friend Pam Stenzel, that moment happened in Cape Town, South Africa, where they encountered their first "Baby Safe" – a simple device allowing desperate mothers to safely surrender infants they couldn't care for.

  • Beyond The Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 9

    A rare and powerful conversation unfolds as Monica Kelsey welcomes a birth mother who surrendered her baby in a Safe Haven Baby Box. With remarkable courage, this young woman shares her complete journey.

  • Beyond The Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 8

    When Monica Kelsey and former Indiana State Representative Casey Cox first met in 2014, they could never have imagined the impact their collaboration would have on hundreds of families across America.

  • Beyond the Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 7

    Speaking with raw honesty, JJ walks us through the night that changed everything—from the carefree graduation celebration to the moment he realized Casey, his best friend, was gone.

  • Beyond the Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 6

    Discover the emotional reunion between Officer Matthew Stewart, once abandoned in a cardboard box, and Gene Eyster, the retired detective who worked his case in 2000. Tune in to this story of survival, service, and second chances.

  • Beyond The Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 5

    Abandoned at birth in China, Isabella’s journey from orphan to advocate is one of resilience and hope. Tune in to Beyond the Box as she shares how her past shaped her purpose—and her fight to give every child a chance.

  • Why Are Activists Trying to Shut Down Life-Saving Baby Boxes?

    This powerful article from Live Action exposes the individuals and organizations behind the movement to dismantle Safe Haven laws and baby boxes—and reveals the deeper anti-life agenda driving their efforts.

  • Beyond the Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 4

    In Episode 4 of Beyond the Box, founder Monica Kelsey sits down with Kentucky State Representative Nancy Tate, the powerhouse behind House Bill 155—the Safe Haven Baby Box bill that passed with no “no” votes in the House or Senate.

  • Beyond the Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 3

    In Episode 3 of the Beyond the Box podcast, Safe Haven Baby Boxes founder Monica Kelsey sits down with Matthew Stewart, a police officer in South Bend, Indiana. What unfolds is a powerful conversation about the night his life began and a story no one could have scripted.

  • Beyond the Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 2

    For Linda Znacko, it was the news of a nameless infant who died alone and abandoned that changed everything. When the world looked away, she chose to step in and take a second glance, and what she saw started a mission that has given countless forgotten children the recognition they deserve.

  • Beyond the Box with Monica Kelsey | Episode 1

    In our first episode of Beyond the Box, we sit down with America’s Favorite Fire Chief, John Moriarty, to talk about how the Carmel Fire Department went from uncertainty to unwavering support of Safe Haven Baby Boxes.

  • A Lifesaving Solution for Parents in Crisis

    As of January 2025, over 300 boxes have been installed across 20 states, each equipped with cutting-edge technology to ensure the safety and immediate care of surrendered infants.

  • 'Baby Boxes' Safe Haven Baby Boxes Series Release Seven New Episodes

    Safe Haven Baby Boxes is excited to announce the release of seven all-new episodes of their highly acclaimed unscripted reality series, “Baby Boxes.”

  • Season One of 'Baby Boxes' is Coming in Hot

    Safe Haven Baby Boxes recently announced the launch of its episodic YouTube series, “Baby Boxes.” The brand-new series takes viewers behind the scenes, giving them an exclusive look at what it takes to create the life-saving Safe Haven Baby Boxes.

  • Safe Haven Baby Boxes Launches Groundbreaking Reality Series 'Baby Boxes'

    Safe Haven Baby Boxes is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new reality series, "Baby Boxes." This series takes viewers behind the scenes showcasing the inspiring and often outspoken team members who make our life-saving work possible.