Riverside County – Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborns (All Hospital ERs & Fire Stations)
Child & Family Services — Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns in Riverside, California. Under California's Safely Surrendered Baby Law, all hospital emergency rooms and most fire stations in Riverside County are designated Safe Haven sites. Any parent or person with lawful custody may bring a newborn 72 hours old or younger to any ER or participating fire station and surrender the baby safely and anonymously to on-duty staff — no questions asked, no prosecution. Major hospital sites
Phone: (877) 222-9723
Address: 4095 County Circle Drive, Riverside, California, 92503
Website: https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/safely-surrendered-baby/surrender-sites
Languages: English; Spanish; Translation service available
Services offered: Safe haven newborn surrender at all hospital ERs and most fire stations countywide, 24/7, anonymous, no prosecution
Ages served: Newborns 72 hours (3 days) old or younger
Insurance & payment accepted: No cost / free
Good to know: State hotline: 1-877-BABYSAF (1-877-222-9723). ALL hospital ERs and most fire stations in Riverside County are designated Safe Haven sites. No questions asked, anonymous, 72-hour age limit. Baby must be handed directly to on-duty staff. 14-day reclaim period with matching bracelets.
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Frequently asked questions about Riverside County – Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborns (All Hospital ERs & Fire Stations)
How do I contact Riverside County – Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborns (All Hospital ERs & Fire Stations)?
You can call Riverside County – Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborns (All Hospital ERs & Fire Stations) at (877) 222-9723 or visit 4095 County Circle Drive in Riverside, California. Their website is https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/safely-surrendered-baby/surrender-sites.
What services does Riverside County – Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborns (All Hospital ERs & Fire Stations) offer?
Riverside County – Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborns (All Hospital ERs & Fire Stations) offers Safe haven newborn surrender at all hospital ERs and most fire stations countywide, 24/7, anonymous, no prosecution. Serves Newborns 72 hours (3 days) old or younger. Under California's Safely Surrendered Baby Law, all hospital emergency rooms and most fire stations in Riverside County are designated Safe Haven sites. Any parent or person with lawful custody may bring a newborn 72 hours old or younger to any ER or participating fire station and surrender the baby
Are services at Riverside County – Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborns (All Hospital ERs & Fire Stations) free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Riverside County – Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborns (All Hospital ERs & Fire Stations) reports accepting: No cost / free. Call Riverside County – Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborns (All Hospital ERs & Fire Stations) at (877) 222-9723 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Riverside County – Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborns (All Hospital ERs & Fire Stations) support?
Riverside County – Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborns (All Hospital ERs & Fire Stations) reports providing services in: English; Spanish; Translation service available. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.
Who is eligible for services at Riverside County – Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborns (All Hospital ERs & Fire Stations)?
Riverside County – Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborns (All Hospital ERs & Fire Stations) reports serving Newborns 72 hours (3 days) old or younger. Accepted insurance/payment: No cost / free. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (877) 222-9723 to confirm before visiting.
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