Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Safely Surrendered Baby - FMCH CC Health
***INTERNET ONLY***, Martinez, CA 94553
Eligibility
Baby must be 3 days old or less.
Required documents
None
Hours
Fire stations and hospital emergency departments: 24 hours daily
County clinics and Kaiser medical offices: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm
211
Voice·
Main Number
Languages
Language line for all languages.
Application process
Turn baby in at any fire station, clinic or hospital; locations listed in website.
Fees
None
Service area
Contra Costa County
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.
Last Assured
10/10/2023
What's Here
Providing organization
Contra Costa County Family Maternal and Child Health FMCH CCHS
Promotes the health and well-being of families and children through innovative partnerships with families, community member, county programs, and community-based organizations. Administers a number of evidence-based and evidence-informed programs to support families, mothers and children.