Baby Found Abandoned in Riverside Dumpster

Introduction to the Incident

An investigation is underway after an abandoned newborn infant was found next to a dumpster near an apartment complex in Riverside.

Police received a call about a baby crying around 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the 3800 block of Jackson Street.

Details of the Discovery

Paramedics arrived to give medical aid to the baby boy, who was still breathing and crying with his umbilical cord still attached, police said.
The newborn was rushed to a hospital across the street.

Investigation and Response

Riverside detectives are still investigating to learn who delivered and abandoned the baby.
The incident highlights concerns about the safety and well-being of both the abandoned child and the individual who left the child.

Safe Surrender Baby Law

People face different circumstances. They may not feel they are able to raise a child or do not know what resources are available to help them. 
Safely Surrendered Baby Law protects babies from being abandoned in unsafe locations by encouraging people to surrender an infant within 72 hours of birth, no questions asked and without prosecution. 
Babies must be brought to a designated safe surrender site, such as a hospital or fire station. A parent or someone with lawful custody can reclaim the baby within 14 days from the time of surrender.

Conclusion

The discovery of an abandoned newborn in Riverside underscores the importance of awareness about the Safe Surrender Baby Law and the need for support systems for individuals in crisis. It is crucial for the community to come together to ensure that such incidents are prevented and that those in need have access to the resources and help they require.

FAQs

• What is the Safe Surrender Baby Law?
  The Safe Surrender Baby Law allows individuals to surrender an infant within 72 hours of birth to a designated safe surrender site without fear of prosecution.
• Where can a baby be surrendered under the Safe Surrender Baby Law?
  Babies can be surrendered at designated safe surrender sites such as hospitals or fire stations.
• Can a surrendered baby be reclaimed?
  Yes, a parent or someone with lawful custody can reclaim the baby within 14 days from the time of surrender.
• What is the purpose of the Safe Surrender Baby Law?
  The purpose is to protect babies from being abandoned in unsafe locations and to provide an alternative for those who feel they cannot care for their newborn.