Safe Surrender

Don’t think you can care for your newborn?

The Safe Surrender program encouraging parents to safely, legally and anonymously surrender a newborn at a hospital or fire station within 72 hours of the birth rather than abandoning them in an unsafe location.

To find the nearest Safe Surrender site, call 1-877- 222-9723 (BABYSAF) or 2-1-1

For more information on Safe Surrender, visit the California Department of Social Services

• There is a Way to Safely Surrender Your Baby
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• Know Your Rights: The Safely Surrender Baby Law
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