Elkhorn welcomes Wisconsin's 2nd Safe Haven Baby Box

ELKHORN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Elkhorn is now home to Wisconsin's second Safe Haven Baby Box, allowing mothers to safely and legally surrender their newborn. 

Located at 13 Broad Street in Elkhorn, the new location will offer a secure and compassionate option for parents in crisis and help ensure every infant has a chance for a safe a loving future. 

There are 291 Safe Haven Baby Boxes across the country, with now two locations in Wisconsin. 

In addition to baby boxes, the organization provides a confidential National

The National Safe Haven Crisis line has assisted with over 150 handoff surrenders. Each year the numbers increase with more baby boxes available across the country. Surrendered infants are adopted by families who have registered as foster to adopt. The Local Department of family services coordinates the adoption process.