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Mother surrenders newborn to staff at hospital in Indiana using Safe Haven Baby Box
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The baby's mother used a special program to hand over the child at a hospital.
A newborn was recently surrendered in Indiana. The baby's mother used a special program to hand over the child at a hospital. This program aims to provide a safe and anonymous way for mothers to give up their babies.
The baby is currently being cared for by state authorities and will be placed with a family. The organization behind the program was founded to prevent babies from being abandoned. It has been operating since 2017.
Further details about this incident are available from the organization that runs the program, which has helped numerous babies since its inception.
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Category: local Published: July 11, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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