Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
Provider: LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT - BATTALION 1 - STATION 51
The station provides safe haven services for women of all ages in Los Angeles County. Services include Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns. There are no geographic restrictions.
Under the Safe Haven Law, this county designated site accepts newborn babies up to 72 hours old from mothers who want to anonymously relinquish their child. After 72 hours women are not protected under the law. Designated fire station staff attempt to place a numerically matching ID bracelet on the mother and the baby, and women have up to 14 days to reclaim their child. Women may receive emergency medical attention without the threat of criminal prosecution; however, confidentiality will be compromised. Mothers who surrender a newborn in accordance with the Safe Haven Law are immune from criminal liability for child abandonment.
Resource Description
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Application Procedure
Walk in for Service
Fees
There are no fees for service.
Hours
24-Hour Services Language
Spanish Fee structure
Free Application procedure
Walk in for Service Service hours
SITE HOURS: Monday through Friday, 24 hours per day.<p/>SERVICE HOURS : Sunday through Monday, 24 hours per day.
Monday : 24 hours
Tuesday : 24 hours
Wednesday : 24 hours
Thursday : 24 hours
Friday : 24 hours
Saturday : 24 hours
Sunday : 24 hours
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Service/Intake (Non-Emergency/Business Phone) |
+13238774412
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