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Many women who find themselves in crisis pregnancy situations don’t know there’s another option besides abortion. . .

But there is . . .

And that’s why residents in this Texas town came together – to give hope to others and a chance at life to the preborn.

The city is ensuring the safety of surrendered infants with the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station #7 on 431 North Pioneer Drive. Spearheaded by local pro-life activists from West Texans For Life and supported by Chief Cande Flores of the Abilene Fire Department (AFD), this initiative promises to provide a secure and anonymous option for parents facing the challenging decision of surrendering their newborns.

The Safe Haven Baby Box, an innovative solution gaining momentum across the United States, offers a safe and temperature-controlled space for infants 60 days or younger.This secure facility is continuously monitored and provides an assurance that no child is left unattended.

Once placed inside, an outer door locks automatically, ensuring that only authorized personnel can retrieve the infant.

Chief Flores emphasized the critical need for such a facility, assuring that it is equipped with air conditioning, heating, and constant surveillance, leaving no chance for a baby to be abandoned unnoticed.

The arrival of the Safe Haven Baby Box in Abilene is a testament to the city’s compassionate spirit.

Driven by a fervent desire to protect the lives of vulnerable infants, West Texans For Life swiftly raised the necessary funds – $20,000 – to bring this vital resource to their community.Dr. Jim Sulliman, President of West Texans For Life, expressed his gratitude for the outpouring of support, highlighting the community’s determination to save lives and provide a chance for a safe and healthy future for every child.

Abilene’s decision to embrace the Safe Haven Baby Box is a significant step toward preserving the sanctity of life and ensuring that no child faces the dire consequences of unsafe abandonment.

The anonymous nature of the facility, coupled with its strategic location away from residential neighborhoods, aims to reduce the stigma associated with child surrender.

Chief Flores emphasized the need for such precautions, especially given recent legislative changes in the city, making Abilene a Sanctuary City for the Unborn.

The installation of the Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station #7 is a clear demonstration of Abilene’s commitment to upholding the value of every life, even in the face of difficult decisions.This initiative echoes the city’s ethos of compassion, empathy, and support for those in vulnerable situations.

The Safe Haven Baby Box serves as a beacon of hope, assuring parents that there is a safe and confidential option available, sparing infants from potentially dangerous alternatives.

As the Safe Haven Baby Box makes its way to Abilene, it carries with it the promise of a brighter future for infants and their families.

Abilene’s proactive approach to ensuring the safety of surrendered infants sets an inspiring example for communities across the nation.

Together, with compassion and determination, Abilene leads the way in championing the rights and well-being of the most vulnerable among us.

Hopefully their actions will inspire communities all over the country to install these life-saving baby boxes!