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Program: Safe Surrender Baby Law

Agency: Kern County Human Services


Resource Number: 5641994
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.




Program Phones:
877-222-9723Main Phone
1-877-BABYSAF
661-631-6000Other DHS
800-735-2929TTY

Website: www.kcdhs.org/services/child-protective-services/safely-surrender
Email: [email protected]

Location information
Sites offering this program
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Safe Surrender Baby Law  
Location: 100 East California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
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Program Hours:
A parent can bring in a baby anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Description: Nearest crossing street is Union Avenue
Bus Service: No information has been provided by Agency.
Disabilities Access: No information has been provided by Agency.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 511

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Newborns up to three days old
Languages: English
Application Process: Any local fire station or hospital emergency room
Payment methods: No fee
Program Fees: None
Documents Required: None
Service Area: California
Defined coverage area:
CA -Statewide


Categorized as:
Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns


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Verification

Person at the resource who last verified this information:
Last Verified On: 5/11/2026
Last Verified By: Catherine Cervantes
Title: I&R Coordinator