About Us
A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee works to prevent newborn abandonment by raising awareness of the Safe Haven Law.
The Tennessee Safe Haven Law allows the anonymous surrender of unharmed newborns up to 3 days old to any hospital, community health clinic, birthing center, or outpatient, walk-in clinic without fear of prosecution for the mother.
Who We Are
We want to save the lives of unwanted newborns at risk of being abandoned by their scared and desperate mothers.
Our Organization's Mission
The mission of A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee, Inc. is to protect the most defenseless among us, newborn infants, by educating and informing women and communities of safe, secret options under the Safe Haven Law.
Who We Serve
Any mother who cannot or will not take care of her newborn may surrender her baby safely and anonymously.
Our Programs
Toll-free, 24 hour Helpline: 1-866-699-SAFE
School Educational Programs
Printed materials
Television PSA
Website
Support for medical facilities
Upcoming Events
Safe Haven Awareness Day, April 8, 2008
Lifesaver Luau, August 9, 2008
Leadership Profile
Shannon McCloud - Executive Director
Shawna McConnell, Lisa Yount, Doug Overbey - Co-Founders
Board of Directors
Executive Committee and Officers:
Vallie Collins, Chair
Chasity Galyon, Co-Chair
Doug Overbey, Co-Founder/Legal Counsel
Rosanna Giles, Treasurer
Laurie Lindahl, Secretary
Board Members:
Patty Adham, Knoxville Pediatric Associates
Sheriff James Berrong, Blount County Sheriff’s Office
Karla Berry, Blount Memorial Hospital
Lou Campbell, Community Volunteer
Chief Tony Crisp, Maryville Police Department
General Mike Flynn, District Attorney General
Brianne Griggs, Starbucks
Kim Hackney, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
Don Heinemann, Blount Memorial Hospital
Dawn Herring, First Baptist Church of Maryville
Gwen Jones, Tennessee Department of Children’s Services
Lori Jordan, Community Volunteer
Tami Kooch, BeautiControl Cosmetics
Amy Katherine Manseill, Woodland Homes
Shawna McConnell, Co-Founder
Casey Norris, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Ashley Ogan, Blount Memorial Hospital
Jami Orr, Blount County Schools
Misty Parker, Rural/Metro Ambulance Service
Karen Pewitt, Community Volunteer
Kim Porter, Maryville City Schools
Melissa Romans, Maryville City Schools
Jessica Stith, The Daily Times
Melissa Stuart, Realty Executives
Tammy Tallent, APP Drugs
Lysia Vaught, Community Volunteer
Kim Wallace, First National Bank
Bob Watson, Watson Family Dentistry
Brandi Wilson, AT&T
Chris Wolford, Rockland Flooring
Lisa Yount, Co-Founder
Staff:
Shannon McCloud Executive Director
Major Supporters and Sponsors
Founding Partners:
Blount Memorial Hospital
Rural/Metro
East Tennessee Medical Group
Gold Cradle Donors:
Knoxville Pediatric Associates, P.C.
GreenBank
Clayton Homes
Silver Cradle Donors:
Twin City Dealerships
Ingram, Overholt & Bean, P.C.
Blount Discount Pharmacy
First Tennessee Bank
Bronze Cradle Donors:
Farm Bureau Insurance, Jeff Pewitt
Smith Mortuary
| Year Founded : |
2001 |
| 501(c)(3) Ruling Year : |
2001 |
| Full-Time Employees : |
1 |
| Volunteers : |
50 |
| Annual Income : |
$95,074 |
| Amount Spent Fundraising : |
$737 |
What Sets Us Apart
We are the only organization in our state that exists solely to prevent newborn abandonment.
Objectives for This Fiscal Year
Website Overhaul
Radio Campaign
Outreach to other agencies across Tennessee
Additional Television Campaigns
Recent Accomplishments
Distribution of materials to middle schools, high schools, colleges, and universities.
Television Campaign
Toll-Free Helpline
Medical Facility Outreach
