Tom Osborne Speaks Out on Poverty
Today’s article first got my attention because it is on Tom Osborne. I grew up in Nebraska, am a forever Husker football fan, and Osborne is one of my long-time heroes. This article demonstrates once again what an amazing man he is. One point that got my attention is the mention that impoverished families are […]
10th Anniversary Safe Surrender LA
This first article is heart-warming. It is exactly the kind of article I wish so much that I could report on every day. It reports on the 10th anniversary celebration of the Safe Surrender program in Los Angeles. Many families with children adopted because of the program were in attendance and there were many smiles […]
Responsible Adult Utilizes Safe Haven
Another victory for Safe Haven! Although this sort of story may not be as interesting as the tragic ones, I absolutely prefer to report on stories where the system has worked. The parent who dropped her baby off at a local fire station in this article did an excellent job. The child was within the […]
Sex Education and Parental Responsibility
Today’s article is short and sweet, but it’s got some great points. First, a lot of women do not realize they are pregnant. TV shows like “I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant” definitely illustrate that this is a phenomenon that occurs more often than you would think. Going into labor when you had no idea […]
Ask the Question, Save a Life
This article has a really good point. It mentioned that if you are concerned about a friend or family member that is about to give birth, you should bring up Safe Haven laws. Now, obviously you should not be telling them to give the child up, but just asking if they know about the laws […]
Safe Haven Laws Do Not Promote Sex
Back in 2004 this girl, Ashley Truitt, denying she was pregnant all along, gave birth on vacation and threw the baby down a 7 story garbage chute. She is currently serving 13 years for aggravated manslaughter. Now she is serving her time and promotes Safe Haven laws, but I was not a fan of what […]
Crash Course on Safe Haven Laws
Wow, today’s article is well-written and encompasses a lot of the issues we talk about here at One By One Safe Haven. It begins with the baby girl who was found in the Mississippi River in Minnesota just a few weeks ago. Then, the author goes into Safe Haven Laws and some of the finer […]
Lindsey Lowe: Killed Newborn Twins
As I begin to write about today’s article, I am very much at a loss for words. There have been very few occasions when words fail me, but this is such a heart-breaking story. Lindsey Lowe, 25, gave birth to twin boys a few weeks ago. She was at home when she went into labor […]
Nick Silverio: Father of Safe Haven in Florida
I love hearing about fundraisers for Safe Haven. There are people who care enough to use their precious time and resources to set up an event and make sure others get involved in Safe Haven charities. This article also tells a short history of Nick Silverio who created the Safe Haven for Newborns in Florida. […]
Baby Found in Winona County River
A baby girl was found dead in a river over Labor Day weekend. She had a bag with her that had three porcelain angels in it, among other things. Although an autopsy has not yet been performed to discover the cause of death, police are still looking for the mother to ensure she does not […]