Child Care & Youth Resources — Kern County
Community resources and programs in Kern County providing child care & youth services. Last updated: May 22, 2026.
Programs (50)
Name: 34th Street Community Health Center
Description: Provides Health Insurance Assistance Program, Specialty Care Services, Lab Services, Virtual Medical Services, WIC, Womens Health, Substance Use Disorders, Pharmacy, HIV & related medical services, Infectious disease and internal medecine.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Primary Care Monday-Friday: 8:00am-7:00pm
Lab services: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Pharmacy: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 833-678-2781
| Email: info@clinicasierravista.org
| Website: www.clinicasierravista.org
Address: 2000 Physicians Plaza Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Adoption Services- Columbus Center
Description: The Kern County Adoption Agency is a full service adoption agency, licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services. Adoption Agency Services include:Assessment of a child or childrenMoving children form foster care into a permanent homeVarious legal services required to facilitate adoptionPost-adoption services -including counseling referrals, birthparent and/or adoptee searches and background information
Who is eligible: Open to the public.
Fees: Kern County Adoption Agency is approximately $500, which is routinely waived by DHS
Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm
Languages offered: Multilingual
Contact:
Phone: 661-873-2400
| Email: kernadoption@co.kern.ca.us
| Website: https://www.kcdhs.org/services/adoption
Address: 3711 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Name: America's Job Center - Bakersfield
Description: Provides job training services. America’s Job Center in partnership with the Kern County Library is now an authorized test center for the General Educational Development (GED) Test through Pearson VUE.
Who is eligible: Kern County residents
Open to the public, low income individuals, unemployed or underemployed.
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-325-4473
| Email: district5@kerncounty.com
| Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 1600 East Belle Terrace, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Name: Arvin Branch Library
Description: Program services include books, CD's, DVDs, public computers, e-books, databases, e-audio books, activities, self-serve copier, wi-fi, donated items (books, DVDs, CDs) for sale, and free library cards.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday– Thursday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Friday-Sunday: Closed
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-854-5934
| Email: info@kerncountylibrary.org
| Website: www.kerncountylibrary.org
Address: 201 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Name: Arvin Family Resource Center
Description: Program provides: kindergarten summer bridge, child development classes, parenting classes, case management, health and wellness services, behavioral assessment referrals, developmental screening, and community health clinic. Also provides food and clothing referrals, transportation, tutoring assistance, and youth alcohol abuse prevention programs.
Who is eligible: Open to all.
Developmental screening open to children 0-5.
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am-4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-401-5956
| Email: mrivas@arvin-do.com
| Website: https://www.arvinschools.com/
Address: 300 Franklin Street, Arvin, CA 93203
Name: Aspiranet Foster Family Services
Description: Provides assistance to individuals who are interested in becoming certified foster or adopting parents with resources.
Who is eligible: 21 and over
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-323-1233
| Email: marketing@aspiranet.org
| Website: https://www.aspiranet.org/bakersfield
Address: 1001 Tower Way #250, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Name: Baker Branch Library
Description: Program services include books, CD's, DVDs, public computers, e-books, databases, e-audio books, activities, self-serve copier, wi-fi, donated items (books, DVDs, CDs) for sale, and free library cards.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday - Tuesday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday- Sunday: Closed
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-861-2390
| Email: info@kerncountylibrary.org
| Website: www.kerncountylibrary.org
Address: 1400 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Bakersfield Adult School-Mt Vernon
Description: Provides the following services: High school diploma classes for adults, GED classes and testing, English as a Second Language program (ESL), citizenship preparation, career technical education, computer and business classes, auto body repair and teacher assistant. Also provides independent study classes to complete high school credits, parenting and neglect classes, and computer courses.
Who is eligible: 18 years old and older
Fees: TABE Assessment-No Fee
Typing Cert./Machine Calculation Cert.-$5.00
-1st & 3rd Tuesday/each month August-June(except July)@ 3:00 & 5:00p.m
-Valid Photo I.D. is required
Classes range from $25.00-$1,200
-Cash Only
-Certification Exam fee included
-Textbooks are included
-Payment schedule available to students
Hours: Monday- Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-835-1855
| Email: Sharon_Gleason@kernhigh.org
| Website: https://bas.kernhigh.org/
Address: 501 South Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Name: Bakersfield American Indian Health Project
Description: Provides assistance for Native Americans: health care, case management referrals, medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, Diabetes, substance abuse counseling, mental health, and parenting classes.
Who is eligible: American Indian and Alaska Natives
Hours: Monday 8:00am-6:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm
Friday's: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-327-4030
| Email: jvalero@bakersfieldaihp.org
| Website: https://www.bakersfieldaihp.org
Address: 501 40th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Bakersfield City School District
Description: Provides early learning activities kindergarten summer bridge, child development classes, parent support, social services, parenting classes, case management, health & wellness services, screenings and referrals, kindergarten transition activities.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-631-4600
| Email: selveya@bcsd.com
| Website: www.bcsd.com
Address: 1300 Baker Street , Bakersfield, CA 93305
Name: Bakersfield Family Resource Centers
Description: Provides a variety of community resource centers in Kern County. Based on your needs, you, a Kern community member, can contact any of these locations for help with general resources, such as;Case management development milestones for child age 0-5Court mandated classesSchool ReedinessVita- Free Tax PrepTransportation AssistanceSupport GroupsUtility and/or Water AssistanceEmergency FoodDMV VouchersBaby suppliesSummer BridgeFoster Youth servicesLocal Resource referral and more....
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact:
Phone: 661-631-6000
| Email: oropezk@kerndhs.com
| Website: https://www.kcdhs.org/resources/community-resources
Address: Multiple Locations, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Name: Bakersfield Police Activities League
Description: Provides a FREE afterschool program including athletic and academic programs to youth members of the community through the Bakersfield Police Department.Snacks and dinner provided, tutoring, Game Room, Field Trips and More!Children 8-17yrs
Who is eligible: Contact agency for eligibility requirements.
Hours: Office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
Activity hours: Monday-Thursday 2:00pm-5:30pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-283-8880
| Email: info@bakersfieldpal.org
| Website: www.bakersfieldpal.org
Address: 301 East 4th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Name: Bakersfield Post 26
Description: Provides sponsorship to children and youth programs, supports patriotic programs, and conducts the Veterans Day Parade for the community.
Who is eligible: Veterans of war.
Fees: $45 per year annual membership
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00am-1:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-324-9453
| Email: post26bakersfield@yahoo.com
| Website: https://www.americanlegionpost26bakersfield.com/
Address: 2020 H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Be Finally Free Education
Description: Be Finally Free educates both inside and outside of prison walls. Builds relationships that allow mentors, to teach, and be equipped to make better choices. Classes offered:Parenting-Neglect (Department of Human Services and Probation approved)Anger Management (Department of Human Services and Probation approved)Unshackled Success: Shattering the Chains of PovertyResidential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT)Domestic ViolenceReentry Education
Who is eligible: Open to all.
Fees: free
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-489-5952
| Email: info@befinallyfree.org
| Website: www.befinallyfree.org
Address: 225 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Beale Memorial Library
Description: Program services include books, CD's, DVDs, public computers, e-books, databases, e-audio books, activities, self-serve copier, wi-fi, donated items (books, DVDs, CDs) for sale, and free library cards.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-868-0701
| Email: info@kerncountylibrary.org
| Website: www.kerncountylibrary.org
Address: 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Beardsley Healthy Start
Description: Provides assistance with case management, referral to resources, evaluation of results, and parent training program.
Who is eligible: Open to individuals within the Beardsley School District only.
Fees: Call for more information
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-393-8550
| Email: info@beardsley.k12.ca.us
| Website: www.beardsleyschool.org
Address: 1001 Roberts Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Name: Boron Branch Library
Description: Program services include books, CD's, DVDs, public computers, e-books, databases, e-audio books, activities, self-serve copier, wi-fi, donated items (books, DVDs, CDs) for sale, and free library cards.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 760-762-5606
| Email: info@kerncountylibrary.org
| Website: www.kerncountylibrary.org
Address: 26967 Twenty Mule Team Road, Boron, CA 93516
Name: Boys and Girls Club of Bakersfield
Description: Provides recreational activities including fine art, computer education, competitive sports, community awareness programs, after school programs, referrals to services for at risk youth, and a youth training and summer job program.
Who is eligible: Children ages 5-17
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-325-3730
| Email: info@bgclubsofkerncounty.org
| Website: www.bgclubsofkerncounty.org
Address: 801 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Name: Built2Last
Description: CityServe, Built 2 Last assist adolescents struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and/or Conduct Issues. They provide 10 free hours of therapy with a licensed therapist and have scheduled family bonding days.
Who is eligible: Adolescents 8-15 years old
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact:
Phone: 661-558-4441
| Email: info@cityservenetwork.com
| Website: www.cityservenetwork.com
Address: 3201 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Buttonwillow Branch Library
Description: Program services include books, CD's, DVDs, public computers, e-books, databases, e-audio books, activities, self-serve copier, wi-fi, donated items (books, DVDs, CDs) for sale, and free library cards.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-764-5337
| Email: info@kerncountylibrary.org
| Website: www.kerncountylibrary.org
Address: 101 North Main Street, Buttonwillow, CA 93206
Name: California Children's Services (CCS)
Description: Provides medical care and rehabilitation for children under age 21. Services are for persons with certain disabling medical conditions. Services include help with treatment costs, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy.
Who is eligible: - Child must be under 21 years of age
- Family income must be less than $40,000 per year
- Must be a Kern County resident
- The child has a physical disability or medical condition that is covered by CCS
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-868-0504
| Email: publichealth@kerncounty.com
| Website: Kernpublichealth.com
Address: 1800 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: California City Branch Library
Description: Program services include books, CD's, DVDs, public computers, e-books, databases, e-audio books, activities, self-serve copier, wi-fi, donated items (books, DVDs, CDs) for sale, and free library cards.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 760-373-4757
| Email: info@kerncountylibrary.org
| Website: www.kerncountylibrary.org
Address: 9507 California City Boulevard, California City, CA 93505
Name: California Highway Patrol
Description: Provides law enforcement services on California freeways. Free infant car seat installation every Monday by appointment only.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-827-5400
| Website: www.chp.ca.gov
Address: 9855 Compagnoni Street , Bakersfield, CA 93313
Name: Car Seat Check Program
Description: Provides a child passenger safety education class and a car seat for children at no cost.Car Seat program
Who is eligible: Residents of Kern County who currently do not have an appropriate car seat and have viewed the child passenger safety videos based on your child's age.
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-321-3000
| Email: publichealth@kerncounty.com
| Website: Kernpublichealth.com
Address: 1800 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Name: Caring Corner
Description: Provides skilled nursing, daycare and respite services to medically fragile children under physician's orders.
Who is eligible: Infant to 21 years of age
Fees: No Charge to qualified families
Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am -6:30pm
Languages offered: Spanish/English, English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-847-7342
| Email: tami@interimhomehealth.com
| Website: www.caringcorner.org
Address: 942 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Name: Cayenne Wellness Center
Description: Patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease can qualify to receive assistance with transportation to medical appointments, and monthly food box delivery. They assist with mental health, childcare, co-payment assistance, advocacy, and can provide up to $1,000 for emergency assistance for utility and rental.
Who is eligible: Serves all California, call to schedule an appointment
Hours: Available 24/7, call for appointment
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
| Email: info@cayennewellness.org
| Website: https://cayennewellness.org/
Name: Central Bakersfield Community Health Center
Description: Provides primary and preventive health care services.
Who is eligible: Open to all.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 833-678-2781
| Email: schilling@clinicasierravista.org
| Website: www.clinicasierravista.org
Address: 301 Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Name: Child Protective Services
Description: Provides Emergency Response Program with 24-hour response system designed to receive, investigate, and evaluate reports of child abuse and neglect. In emergency situations, an immediate, in-person response is made by a social worker in accordance with department regulations. Non-emergency situations are responded to within 10 days.
Who is eligible: Abused and/or neglected children, adolescents and their families.
Fees: No Fee
Hours: 24 Hour Hotline
Languages offered: Multilingual, English, Spanish, French, Tagalog, Ilocano
Contact:
Phone: 661-631-6011
| Email: jonesa@co.kern.ca.us
| Website: https://www.kcdhs.org/services/child-protective-services
Address: 100 East California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Name: Childhood Illness & Injury Prevention Program
Description: Provides children and youth regular preventive health assessments to identify health problems. Those with suspected problems are then referred for necessary diagnosis and treatment.
Who is eligible: Low income children from birth to 19 years and children on Medi-Cal from birth to 21 years
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-321-3000
| Email: publichealth@kerncounty.com
| Website: Kernpublichealth.com
Address: 1800 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Name: Children's Mobile Immunization
Description: Provides immunizations to children in Kern County through a mobile unit.For monthly calendar click here.
Who is eligible: Children 0-18, no health insurance, enrolled in Medi-Cal (Medi-Cal card is required), or an American Indian or Alaskan Native
Hours: Hours vary
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-869-6740
| Website: https://adventisthealth.org/bakersfield/services/adventist-health-physicians-network/mobile-health-program/childrens-mobile-immunization-program-cmip/
Address: 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Children's System Of Care
Description: Provides assistance with children who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Provides individual, family and group counseling, social skills groups, medication for psychological problems, and information and referral for support services.
Who is eligible: Children with emotional disturbance and their families.
Fees: Check with facility for details
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-868-6750
| Email: dcloud@kernbhrs.org
| Website: https://www.kernbhrs.org/
Address: 2621 Oswell Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Name: Coastal Kids Riverwalk
Description: Provides general, medical, and pediatric care including: immunizations, health and wellness check-ups, and physicals.
Who is eligible: Children 17 and under
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-663-7500
| Email: info@riverwalkpediatric.com
| Website: https://www.riverwalkpediatric.com/
Address: 9508 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Name: College Community Services Family Learning
Description: Provides anonymous support groups, enrichment classes, social activities, arts and crafts, and trips into the community for those who have been affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-822-4639
| Website: https://www.kernbhrs.org/cflc
Address: 107 South Mill Sreet, Tehachapi, CA 93561
Name: Community Connection For Child Care
Description: Provides subsidized child care, child care provider referrals, supports services trainings, classes for child care centers, and family child care providers.
Who is eligible: Individuals in need of child care.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-861-5200
| Email: childcareapplication@kern.org
| Website: www.kernchildcare.org
Address: 2000 K Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Comprehensive Mentoring Services
Description: Provides group and individual adult mentoring services, crisis intervention, resource and referral, long-term follow up, and gang prevention program.
Who is eligible: Participants include families transitioning from welfare and child protective services, families and youth impacted by gang violence and abuse, ex-offenders, emancipating/emancipated foster youth, pregnant/parenting youth, and other at-risk individuals.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-633-9133
| Email: kimeee@gardenpathways.org
| Website: https://gardenpathways.org/comprehensive-mentoring/
Address: 1616 29th Street , Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Counseling Services
Description: Provides individual and family counseling to those affected by substance abuse. Also provides life skills education including; domestic violence, anger management, parenting skills, stress management and conflict resolution.
Who is eligible: Open to all.
Fees: $25 - $100 depending on income
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-489-5952
| Email: info@befinallyfree.org
| Website: www.befinallyfree.org
Address: 225 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Delano Community Connection Center
Description: Provides food referral programs, expecting mothers can receive assistance with Utility assistance, case management, car seats (children 0-5), parenting classes, home visitation, referral services, clothing, student readiness initiative classes, and assistance with health insurance applications. HEAP (Home energy assistance) Assist with paying Electricity bill PG&E, SCE, and propane Call 2-1-1 for appointmentsUnited Way: Will pay up to $200 on a SCE (Southern California Edison) Bill; Once a year. Call 661-721-7036 to applySchool Reediness Program: Now accepting applications for the Home-Based Program, kids must be between the ages of 3-5.Call Araceli to 661-721-7036 to complete intakeEDD Office hours: Tuesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm Baby Car Seats: To see if a client is eligible for a free car seatCall 661-721-7036Food Resources in Delano Life House: 1725 11th Ave.1st Friday of each month at 9:00amGuadalupe Church Food Pantry: 1015 Clinton St. 2nd Monday of the month at 9:00am CFF Heritage Park: 330 S. Lexington St.2nd Tuesday from 2:00-5:00pm
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-721-7036
| Email: lhinojos@duesd.org
| Website: www.duesd.org
Address: 1842 Norwalk Street, Delano, CA 93215
Name: Delano Community Health Center
Description: Provides comprehensive primary and preventive health care services.
Who is eligible: Open to the public.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm
Saturday hours only for the 2nd and 4th of the month
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 833-678-2781
| Website: www.clinicasierravista.org
Address: 1508 Garces Highway, Delano, CA 93215
Name: Department of Children and Family Services
Description: Provides a 24 hour hotline to report child abuse in the Los Angeles County.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Languages offered: Multi-lingual telephone service
Contact:
Phone: 800-540-4000
| Website: https://dcfs.lacounty.gov/
Address: 425 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Name: Department of Public Health - Bakersfield
Description: Provides outpatient health services, immunization programs, AIDS services, family planning assistance, control and containment of communicable diseases, information and referrals for public health and public assistance programs, studies and interprets epidemiology and manages data.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Fees: Fees vary
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Appointments are recommended
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-321-3000
| Email: publichealth@kerncounty.com
| Website: Kernpublichealth.com
Address: 1800 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Name: Department of Public Health - Delano
Description: Provides outpatient health services, immunization programs, family planning assistance, control and containment of communicable diseases, information and referrals for public health and public assistance programs, studies and interprets epidemiology and manages data.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Fees: Fees vary, Sliding scale, Accepts Medi-Cal, Accepts most insurance
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Appointments are recommended
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-321-3000
| Email: publichealth@kerncounty.com
| Website: Kernpublichealth.com
Address: 455 Lexington Street, Delano, CA 93215
Name: Department of Public Health - Ridgecrest
Description: Provides outpatient health services, immunization programs, family planning assistance, control and containment of communicable diseases, information and referrals for public health and public assistance programs, studies and interprets epidemiology and manages data.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: 4th Tuesday of each month
10:30am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-321-3000
| Email: EH@kerncounty.com
| Website: https://kernpublichealth.com/clinic-locations-and-services/
Address: 400 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Name: Devil Pups Youth Program for America
Description: Youth leadership development summer program where leadership and physical fitnesses are emphasized. Provides a 10-day encampment at USMC Camp Pendleton under leadership of Marine instructors. Eligible individuals must be youth between the ages of 14 and 17. Youth devote time training with program instructors on fitness, leadership and teamwork in the summer prior to the 10-day summer encampment at USMC Camp Pendleton. At encampment, youth will participate in physical conditioning exercises, first aid instruction, supervised swimming exercise, leadership classes, organized recreation, and a bivouac (camping out).
Who is eligible: Healthy boy or girl between the ages of 14 and 17, minor must not be in the juvenile justice system
Hours: Operates seasonally in July and August
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 760-300-3532
| Email: info@devilpups.com
| Website: www.devilpups.com
Name: Downtown Education Center
Description: Provides a preschool offering early literacy curriculum, arts education, partnership with families, character education, healthy meals, and ongoing professional assessment.
Who is eligible: Children 6 weeks to 6 years old.
Fees: Private-Pay Families and Community Connection for Child Care
Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30am-6:00pm
Languages offered: English and Spanish, English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-633-2302
| Website: https://gardenpathways.org/downtown-education-center/
Address: 1130 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Dream Center
Description: The Dream Center is Kern County's only one-stop resource center for current and former foster youth. Services:CounselingAssistance with accessing housing, transportation, food, medical care, and hygiene itemsAssistance with accessing and completing educational and/or vocational programsAssistance with building important life skillsAssistance with applying for and accessing CalFresh & Medi Cal benefitsAssistance with obtaining employment (e.g. job search, help creating a resume, clothes for interviews)Medical servicesAssistance with self-advocacyTutoringResource information and referral Shower and laundry facilities for homeless youthSocial events that help youth develop social connectionsSupport and advocay
Who is eligible: Current foster youth, AB 12 youth and emancipated youth up to the age of 25.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-636-4488
| Email: magomez@kern.org
| Website: https://kern.org/kern-county-network-children/dream-center/
Address: 1801 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Early Intervention Program
Description: Provides social skills classes, therapy sessions, and outpatient mental health services.
Who is eligible: Children ages 0-5
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-322-1021
| Email: LHoyle@hwmcgc.org
| Website: www.hwmcgc.org
Address: 3628 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Name: East Bakersfield Community Health Center
Description: Provides primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 8:00am-7:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 833-678-2781
| Website: www.clinicasierravista.org
Address: 815 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Name: East Kern Family Resource Center
Description: Case Management Services: Provides direct family support services through case management, parenting classes (including court-mandated), referrals, and promotes parent's knowledge of developmental milestones and norms. Provides early learning through home-based and kindergarten summer bridge transition activities.Summer Bridge Program is offered in June and July to children who will be entering Transitional Kindergarten (TK) or Kindergarten in the upcoming school year who have not had any classroom experience. The focus is to prepare children for a successful entry into the classroom.First 5 of Kern In-home and center base education and support programReferrals: Helps individuals and families access other services offered through county and community programs and provides access to food and clothing assistance.Utility Assistance: Access to Heap applications and technicians for Mojave residents.Emergency Closet: Food pantry and hygienic necessities.Monthly Diaper Supply: Access to free monthly diaper supply. To qualify bring one of the following: WIC benefits, Calfresh/EBT benefits, proof of income.
Who is eligible: Members of the East Kern community
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Closed for lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-824-4118
| Email: info@capk.org
| Website: https://www.capk.org/programs/east-kern-family-resource-center/
Address: 15662 K Street, Mojave, CA 93501
Name: East Niles Community Center
Description: Provides comprehensive, primary and preventive health care services. Program services include health education, behavioral health, social support programs, medical and dental services in various facilities throughout the county.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-7:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 833-678-2781
| Website: www.clinicasierravista.org
Address: 7800 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Name: Edison Preschool
Description: Program provides child care for children ages 2-5.
Who is eligible: Families seeking child care for children ages 2-5
Fees: Free
Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30am-4:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-366-4068
| Email: edisonhelp@edison.k12.ca.us
| Website: https://www.edison.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/Preschool
Address: 1036 Vineland Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306
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