Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns

Provider: NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

The hospital provides safe haven services for people 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 emergency room 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.
Hours
24-Hour Services
Fee structure
Free
Application procedure
Walk in for Service

Address

18300 Roscoe Blvd.

Northridge, California 91328 (Physical)

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Service hours
monday : 24 hours
tuesday : 24 hours
wednesday : 24 hours
thursday : 24 hours
friday : 24 hours
saturday : 24 hours
sunday : 24 hours

Service/Intake (Volunteer Opportunities)

+18188858500

Service/Intake and Administration

+18188858500

Information Only (Physician Referral)

+18189088677

Service/Intake (Center for Assault Treatment Services)

+18189088632

Service/Intake (Outpatient Rehabilitation)

+18188855334

Service/Intake (Bereavement Program - Hospital Chaplain)

+18188858500

Service/Intake (Welcome Baby)

+18188853575

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Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
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Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
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