Service Name: SAFELY SURRENDERED BABY PROGRAM

Organization Name: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)

Location

Location Name: CONFIDENTIAL SITE

  • Accessibility: No information has been provided by Agency.
  • Physical Address: Confidential Location, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110
  • Mailing Address: Confidential, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110
  • Description:

    Provides a parent, or person with lawful custody, can surrender a baby. It can be without fear of prosecution within 72 hours of birth. The SSB law requires the baby be taken to a public or private hospital or fire station. At the time of surrender, a bracelet is placed on the baby for identification purposes. A matching bracelet is also provided to the parent or lawful guardian. 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.

  • Website: http://www.sbcfire.com
  • Phone(s): (877) 222-9723
  • Hours: 24/7
  • Eligibility: Santa Barbara County Resident who is the parent or lawful guardian of the child
  • Requirements: None
  • Areas Served:
    • Santa Barbara United States
  • Categories:

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