Safely Surrendered Baby

Every child deserves a chance for a healthy life. For three days after you give birth, you can bring your baby to any of the sites listed below:

• Any hospital emergency room
• A county health center
• Any Kaiser medical office
• Any fire station

As long as the baby has not been neglected or abused, no names will be necessary and the parents will not be prosecuted. Babies will get medical care and be placed in foster care. 

• For immediate help call the Contra Costa Crisis Center: 800-833-2900

Resources for Site Personnel

• Procedures for Accepting a Newborn Under the California Safely Surrendered Baby Law
• Brochure - What You Need to Know about Contra Costa County's Safely Surrendered Baby Program: Information for Pre-Hospital and Safely Surrender Site Personnel