CRANFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT DESIGNATED SAFE HAVEN FOR NEWBORNS

The Cranford Township Committee recently authorized the Cranford Fire Department to volunteer as a designated Safe Haven for Newborns. This designation allows the Fire Department to participate in the NJ Safe Haven Infant Protection Act and provides a safe, staffed building where an individual can give up an infant safely, legally, and anonymously.
If an infant is dropped off, they will be quickly assessed by the Department’s Emergency Medical Technician trained staff and provided any emergent medical treatment if needed. Then the child will be transported in an ambulance to the hospital, where care will be transferred to ER staff and eventually to the Division of Children and Family’s Child Protection Unit.
Chief Daniel Czeh started this initiative several months ago, working with the NJ Division of Children and Families. “It’s critical that we do everything we can to protect some of our most vulnerable citizens. This designation is a simple way we can use our resources help prevent tragedy.”
The Safe Haven at Fire Headquarters, located at 7 Springfield Avenue in Cranford, is effective immediately. Specific questions regarding the Safe Haven program should be directed to the NJ Department of Children and Families.