Alternate Name
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Safely Surrender
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Description
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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.
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Agency Status
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Active
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Coverage Area
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California
Defined coverage areas: California
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Physical Address
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100 East California Avenue Bakersfield CA 93307 United States
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Hours Of Operation
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24 hrs a day/7 days a week
Kern County Department of Human Services: Monday-Friday 7:30am-1:00pm
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Physical Location Description
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Nearest crossing street is Union Avenue
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Disabilities Access
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Yes
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Mailing Address
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P.O. Box 511 Bakersfield CA 93302 United States
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TTY
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800-735-2929
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Main Phone
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877-222-9723
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Other DHS
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661-631-6000
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Barbara Zimmermann
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Sites offering this Program
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Safe Surrender Baby Law
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Tax Status
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Legal Status
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None or unknown
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Last Verified On: 4/20/2021
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