Missouri’s baby box program is continuing to grow, with a new safe haven location now online in Jefferson City. The baby box at the Cole County EMS building gives parents in crisis a quiet, anonymous, and safe option to surrender a newborn, with help arriving immediately.
Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Cole County EMS Director Chief Eric Hoy about why this program matters, how the baby box works, and why it’s seen as an option of last resort for families who may feel overwhelmed or afraid.