Safely Surrendered Baby - FMCH CCHS

Address

***INTERNET ONLY***
Martinez, CA 94553

211

cchealth.org/baby-safe/locations.php

Description:

Allows a parent or person with lawful custody to surrender a baby legally, confidentially and safely surrender their baby within 3 days of birth, without fear of arrest or prosecution for child abandonment. This law allows for at least a 14-day cooling off period, which begins the day the child is voluntarily surrendered. During this period, the person who surrendered the child can call EHSD and present the uniquely coded identification bracelet that was provided at the time of the safe surrender. At that time the persons situation will be assessed. Most hospitals, health centers and fire stations are designated sites. Website has list of designated sites.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 10, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

***INTERNET ONLY***
Martinez, CA 94553

Mailing

597 Center Avenue, Suite 365
Martinez, CA 94553

Phone Numbers

Main Number

211

Accessibility:

Handicap Accessible

Description

Allows a parent or person with lawful custody to surrender a baby legally, confidentially and safely surrender their baby within 3 days of birth, without fear of arrest or prosecution for child abandonment. This law allows for at least a 14-day cooling off period, which begins the day the child is voluntarily surrendered. During this period, the person who surrendered the child can call EHSD and present the uniquely coded identification bracelet that was provided at the time of the safe surrender. At that time the persons situation will be assessed. Most hospitals, health centers and fire stations are designated sites. Website lists designated locations.

Hours

Fire stations and hospital emergency departments: 24 hours daily; County clinics and Kaiser medical offices: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Baby must be 3 days old or less.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Turn baby in at any fire station, clinic or hospital; locations listed in website.

Languages

Language line for all languages.

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

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  • California
    • Contra Costa County
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