The Safely Surrendered Baby Law: Permits the parent(s) or surrendering person to safely and confidently surrender a baby within three days of birth Provides a safe place for babies Protects the parent(s) or surrendering person from prosecution for child abandonment Does not require that names be given when the baby is surrendered Allows the parent(s) or surrendering person at least 14 days to reclaim the baby In california, no one ever has to abandon a baby again. Below is a list of publications for print and links regarding the Safely Surrendered Baby Law. Publications Fast Facts Sheet - English Fast Facts Sheet - Spanish Brochure - English Brochure - Spanish Poster - English Poster - Spanish Links www.babysafe.ca.gov