Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
Provider: CITY OF ALHAMBRA FIRE DEPARTMENT
The station 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 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. Mothers who surrender a newborn in accordance with the Safe Haven Law are immune from criminal liability for child abandonment.
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 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. 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
To surrender a newborn baby under the Safe Haven Law, walk in to the fire department and ask for a designated employee who can accept the child; individuals who leave a child unattended are not immune from criminal liability for child abandonment. Designated staff encourage individuals to complete a family medical history questionnaire; however, it is not required. Within 14 days of surrender, a mother may inquire about how to reclaim the child.
Fees
There are no fees to surrender a newborn baby under the Safe Haven Law.
Hours
24-Hour Services Fee structure
Free Application procedure
Walk in for Service Service hours
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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FAX |
+16264578961
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Service/Intake and Administration |
+16265705190
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