I gave birth while incarcerated. How do I connect with my child after I am released?

If your release date or parole date falls within 6-8 weeks after you deliver your baby, you should be given family planning services while you are incarcerated.[2499] Family planning services include referrals to physicians or community agencies and encouragement to enroll in life education classes.[2500]

  1. 2499

    Cal Pen. Code § 3409(c).

  2. 2500

    Cal. Code Regs. tit. 15, § 4737.