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Program: SAFELY SURRENDER BABY PROGRAM

Agency: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Description

Provides locations for a parent or person with lawful custody to safely surrender a baby confidentially and without fear of prosecution within 72 hours of birth, with no questions asked.

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 Main Number
877-BABY-SAF

Hours

24/7 services

Website

http://www.cdss.ca.gov

Address

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Various Locations, CA

Disabilities Access

Vary by locations

Address

Various Locations, CA

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Listing Managed by: 211s of California | Print Listing

Information last updated: 2025-05-23T00:00:00

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