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THE SAFE SURRENDER PROGRAM ALLOWS A PERSON A PLACE TO SURRENDER A MINOR CHILD LESS THAN 72 HOURS OLD TO A DESIGNATED FIRE STATION, OR EMERGENCY ROOM WITHOUT FEAR OF ARREST OR PROSECUTION, PROVIDED THE INFANT HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED.

PERSON(S) SURRENDERING NEWBORN WILL RECEIVE AN ENVELOPE CONSISTING OF:

  • Postage paid envelope (pre-addressed)
  • Newborn medical questionnaire (English/Spanish)
  • Fact sheet for person(s) surrendering infant
  • Coded wrist identification bracelet for person surrendering infant

San Diego County Website

All Rancho Santa Fe Fire Stations are a safe surrender location. 

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