Safe Surrender Baby Law
https://www.kcdhs.org/services/child-protective-services/safely-surrender

From agency: Kern County Department of Human Services
Resource Details
Alternate Name Safely Surrender
Description

Program allows a distressed birth parent(s)to legally, confidentially and safely surrender their baby within 3 days/ 72 hours of birth and permits parent to bring a baby within 3 days of birth to any fire station or hospital emergency room in Kern County. A bracelet will be placed on the baby for identification and  a matching bracelet will be given to the parent. The bracelet will help connect the parent to the baby if the parent wants the baby back.  Under the SSB Law, a parent has at least 14 days to claim his or her infant. Hospital personnel will provide information about the baby.

Agency Status Active
Coverage Area California

Defined coverage areas:
California
Physical Address 100 East California Avenue
Bakersfield CA
93307 United States
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Hours Of Operation 24 hrs a day/7 days a week Kern County Department of Human Services: Monday-Friday 7:30am-1:00pm
Disabilities Access Yes
Program
Eligibility Newborns up to three days old
Program Fees None
Application Process Take your newborn baby to any fire station or hospital emergency room in Kern County
Documents Required No information has been provided by Agency.
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Contact Information
Mailing Address P.O. Box 511
Bakersfield CA
93302 United States
TTY 800-735-2929
Main Phone 877-222-9723
Other DHS 661-631-6000
Director or Senior Administrator Name Barbara Zimmermann
Sites offering this Program Safe Surrender Baby Law


Legal and Financial
Tax Status None or unknown
Legal Status None or unknown
 Last Verified On: 4/20/2021