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Safe Haven Baby Boxes Organization Celebrates First New England Locations, by Bridget Sielicki – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

Safe Haven Baby Boxes Organization Celebrates First New England Locations, by Bridget Sielicki

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By Bridget Sielicki, LiveAction, May 21, 2026

The Safe Haven Baby Boxes organization has announced the installation of its very first boxes in New England — one in Maine and one in New Hampshire — bringing the total number of states offering the life-affirming option of baby boxes to 25.

Key Takeaways:

Safe Haven Baby Boxes were recently installed in Rumford, Maine, and Manchester, New Hampshire.
The boxes mark the first time the Safe Haven Baby Boxes organization has come to New England.
Safe Haven Baby Boxes offer a way for anonymous, legal surrender, and provide an option for parents who feel unable to parent their newborns.

The Details:

Last week, the Safe Haven Baby Boxes organization announced the installation of two new boxes in Maine and New Hampshire, marking the nonprofit’s first presence in New England.

Rumford, Maine

The Rumford Fire Department held its ribbon cutting for the state’s very first baby box on May 12. ….

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