Administrative Entities

Administrative Entities

Provider: SAN MATEO COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - SAFELY SURRENDERED BABY PROGRAM

The county provides safe haven services for people of all ages in San Mateo County. Services include safe havens for abandoned newborns. Under the Safe Haven Law, this county's designated sites accept newborn babies up to 72 hours old from parents or individuals with lawful custody who want to anonymously relinquish their child. After 72 hours individuals are not protected under the law. There are no geographic restrictions.

Designated staff attempt to place a numerically matching ID bracelet on the individual and the baby; individuals have up to 14 days to reclaim their child. Individuals who surrender a newborn in accordance with the Safe Haven Law are immune from criminal liability for child abandonment. APPLICATION PROCEDURE To surrender a newborn baby under the Safe Haven Law, walk in and ask for a designate 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, an individual may inquire about how to reclaim the child. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE There are no fees to surrender a newborn baby under the Safe Haven Law.

Address

1 Davis Dr., 2nd Fl.

Belmont , CA 94002 (Physical)

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Service hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Administrative

(650) 802-7500

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