Program: SAFELY SURRENDER BABY PROGRAM
Agency: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Descriptions
Safely Surrender Baby Law
A parent or person with lawful custody can safely surrender a baby confidentially and without fear of prosecution within 72 hours of birth.
At the time of surrender, the baby and the parent or lawful guardian receive corresponding bracelets for identification purposes. A parent or person with lawful custody has up to 14 days from the time of surrender to reclaim their baby. The baby will be placed in a foster or pre-adoptive home.
Safe surrender sites are hospitals or fire stations, approved by the board of supervisors or fire agency in each county.
Eligibility
Infant must be surrendered within 72 hours of birth.
Application Process
Call for local baby surrender sites.
Documents
No information has been provided by Agency.
Fees
No fee
Service Areas
- State of California
Phone
| (877) 222-9723 | 877.BABY.SAF |
Hours
24/7 services
Website
Address
Various Locations, CA
Disabilities Access
Vary by locations
Address
Various Locations, CA
Listing Managed by: 211s of California | Print Listing
Information last updated: 2024-03-19T00:00:00