Service Name: SAFELY SURRENDER BABY PROGRAM
Organization Name: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Location
Location Name: VARIOUS LOCATIONS
- Accessibility: Vary by locations
- Physical Address: Various Locations, CA
- Mailing Address: Various Locations , CA
- Description: 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. - Website: http://www.cdss.ca.gov
- Phone(s): (877) 222-9723
- Hours: 24/7 services
- Eligibility: Infant must be surrendered within 72 hours of birth.
- Requirements: No information has been provided by Agency.
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Areas Served:
- United States
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