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

From agency: Kern County 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 A parent can bring in a baby anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Physical Location Description Nearest crossing street is Union Avenue
Disabilities Access wheelchair accessible, designated parking
Bus Service Access Bus 44
Public Access Transportation Kern Transit
Program
Eligibility Newborns up to three days old
Program Fees None
Documents Required None
Programs at this agency Adoption Services- Columbus Center
CalWorks
Child Protective Services
Resource Family Approval
Jamison Children's Center
Jobs First Center
Medi-Cal
CalFresh
Sun BUCKS
General Assistance
Kern County Human Services- Shafter


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
Main Email Address [email protected]
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Sites offering this Program Safe Surrender Baby Law


Legal and Financial
Tax Status None or unknown
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 Last Verified On: 5/11/2026