<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/baby-fire-station-canberra-conder/8d0eb65a-6065-442d-9932-72bb9944a04c" rel="" target="_blank" title="newborn baby abandoned at a fire station late last year"><span>newborn baby abandoned at a fire station late last year</span></a><span> is now thriving in foster care, as authorities seek crucial information about where he came from.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The boy was just hours old when he was dropped off at South Tuggeranong Fire and Rescue Station in Conder, on the outskirts of </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/canberra" rel="" target="_blank" title="Canberra"><span>Canberra</span></a><span>, about 7.20am on November 27.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He had been fed, was in good health and wrapped in blankets.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/health/endometriosis-ultrasound-staff-shortage-victoria-simon-gordon/2884e7af-6e70-45f8-9746-5ea6af99ccf3" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>One negative scan could have doomed Rachel to decades of agony</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The boy was immediately placed under the care of the territory's Children, Youth and Families department.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/australian-capital-territory" rel="" target="_blank" title="ACT "><span>ACT</span></a><span> Health and Community Services Directorate deputy director-general Anne-Marie Sabellico said the boy was "thriving" with his foster family.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"He is safe, healthy, and his parents are meeting his every need," she said. </span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/canberra-baby-left-at-conder-fire-station-thriving-in-foster-care-as-authorities-seek-crucial-information/ae911c2c-bb36-49ef-9781-897de376dfcf" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>However, decisions need to be made about the boy's care and long-term future.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"To do this well, we need information that only his family or those close to the situation get to know," Sabellico said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We're seeking details about any family, medical history, hospital or identity connections and any hopes his family has for him.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This information will shape his life story. One day, he will want to understand where he came from. Even small details can make a profound difference."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/us-israel-attack-iran-oil-prices-trump/af5440a0-4709-4cc9-9b6f-4fb4ed6be0ad" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Potential oil price hike could impact petrol cost in Australia</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The territory government has shared an image of the blanket the boy was wrapped in to appeal to his family, extended family or anyone close to the situation to come forward.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It is a circle blanket depicting a doughnut with sprinkles.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Sabellico stressed that the appeal was not about punishment or blame, but rather helping the boy have a better future.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Information can be provided anonymously, and there is no expectation on anyone to be part of the boy's life going forward. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Without judgment, there's a reason why the little boy was left the way he was, so we want to respect that, but also understand it, to be able to move forward for this little boy," Sabellico said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Anyone with information can leave anonymous tips on Crime Stoppers.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>