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Program: Safely Surrendered Baby Program

Agency: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)


Resource Number: 5150400
Spanish name: La ley sobre cómo entregar a su bebé sin ningún peligro

 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.




Program Phones:
877-222-9723Phone
General Information

Website: www.sbcfire.com

Location information
Sites offering this program
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Confidential Site  
Location: Confidential location
Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (Map)
Program Hours:
24/7
Description: Any mapping of this resource does not represent the actual location of the facility
Disabilities Access: No information has been provided by Agency.
Mailing Address: Confidential, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Santa Barbara County Resident who is the parent or lawful guardian of the child
Languages: Spanish, English
Application Process: Baby must be taken to a public or private hospital or fire station.
A medical questionnaire must be offered, however it is a voluntary document and can be declined. The questionnaire is offered solely for the purpose of collecting medical information critical to the health and survival of the infant. All identifying information that pertains to a parent or individual who surrenders a child is strictly confidential.
Program Fees: No fee
Documents Required: None
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Santa Barbara County


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