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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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A parent can bring in a baby anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Physical Location Description
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Corner of Union Avenue and East California Avenue
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Disabilities Access
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wheelchair accessible, designated parking
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Bus Service Access
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Bus 44
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Public Access Transportation
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Kern Transit
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