A newborn boy left outside the South Tuggeranong Fire and Rescue Station in Conder on November 27 is now 'thriving in foster care', according to the ACT government, which has issued a fresh appeal for information about his family.
The infant, only hours old when he was found fed and wrapped in a blanket, has been placed with carers under the care of Children, Youth and Families. Health and Community Services Directorate deputy director-general Anne-Marie Sabellico said the boy is safe and healthy, but decisions about his future require information that only his family can provide.
'We are seeking details about any family medical history, cultural or identity connections, and any hopes that his family has for him,' Ms Sabellico said. She urged anyone who recognises the distinctive blanket the baby was wrapped in, or who knows a person who was pregnant and due around November, to contact Crime Stoppers.
Ms Sabellico stressed that no crime has been committed and that the appeal is not about blame or punishment. The government wants to speak to the baby's birth mother or any family member 'with no judgement and deep respect', and reiterated that anyone who comes forward would not need to take on parenting responsibilities.
'You bravely chose to leave him where he would be seen quickly by people who you knew could immediately provide medical attention, warmth and safety,' she said. The public can contact Crime Stoppers via its website or by calling 1800 333 000.
