Safe Surrender Baby Program
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 1255.7 and California Penal Code section 271.5, a parent or person in lawful custody of a newborn infant seventy-two (72) hours old or younger is granted immunity from criminal prosecution for abandonment if they surrender the baby at a hospital or other designated safe surrender site.
Imperial County Designated Safe Surrender Sites Include:
- El Centro Regional Medical Center
1415 Ross. Ave., El Centro, CA
Phone:(760) 339-7100 - Pioneers Memorial Hospital
207 W. Legion Rd., Brawley, CA
Phone: (760) 351-3333 - Imperial County Fire Department
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Station 1 2541 La Bruchierie Rd., Imperial, CA
Phone: (760) 355-1191 -
Station 2 1078 Dogwood Rd., Heber CA
Phone: (760) 482-2420 -
Station 3 1828 Park St., Seeley, CA
Phone: (760) 352-2421 -
Station 4 2541 La Bruchierie Rd., Imperial, CA
Phone: (760) 355-1191 -
Station 6 1157 Imperial Ave., Ocotillo, CA
Phone: (760) 358-7802
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Additional Medical and Support Resources:
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Emergency 9-1-1
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Imperial County Children and Families Services
24-hour Hotline
Phone: (760) 337-7750 -
PROJECT CUDDLE
1-888-628-3353 -
Or go to: www.babysafe.ca.gov