Safe Surrender Baby Program
Safe Surrender Baby Program
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 1255.7 and California Penal Code section 271.5, a parent or person in lawful custody of a newborn infant seventy-two (72) hours old or younger is granted immunity from criminal prosecution for abandonment if they surrender the baby at a hospital or other designated safe surrender site
THERE IS AN OPTION. DON'T ABANDON YOUR BABY.
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 1255.7 and California Penal Code section 271.5, a parent or person in lawful custody of a newborn infant seventy-two (72) hours old or younger is granted immunity from criminal prosecution for abandonment if they surrender the baby at a hospital or other designated safe surrender site.
Resources
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Emergency 9-1-1
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Imperial County Children and Families Services 24-hour Hotline
Phone: (760) 337-7750 -
PROJECT CUDDLE
1-888-628-3353 -
Dial 1.877.BABY.SAFE. (1-877-222-9723)