CITRA, Fla. – Marion County is expanding its commitment to newborn safety with the installation of its second Safe Haven Baby Box, offering parents in crisis another secure option to safely surrender their infants.

The new surrender location will be dedicated during a blessing ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday at Fire Station No. 2 in Citra.

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Safe Haven Baby Boxes provide a temperature-controlled environment with an exterior door that automatically locks once a newborn is placed inside. The system immediately alerts fire rescue personnel, ensuring rapid medical response for the infant.

“We have seen time and time again that preparation can save and change lives. We never know when or where we will be needed, so it is crucial to

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