Legal Services Resources — Kern County
Community resources and programs in Kern County providing legal services services. Last updated: May 22, 2026.
Programs (42)
Name: A Helping Hand
Description: Provides legal typing services: Abandonment/Termination of Parental Rights, Adoption, Annulment, Child Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Divorce/Dissolution, Filing Fees/Fee Waiver, Guardianship, Legal Separation, Marital Settlement Agreement, Modifications, Name Changes, Notary Public, Paternity Actions/cases, Restraining Orders, Spousal Support, and Wage Assignment.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Fees: Court's Filing Fees: Waiver Fee to low income families
Call for more information if income is over
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-932-2292
| Email: stacy.ahelpinghand@gmail.com
| Website: www.ahelpinghandtyping.com
Name: American Civil Liberties Union- Southern California
Description: Provides support, advocacy and information and referral services to help with civil rights issues involving immigrant's rights issues,constitutional violations, human rights, women's rights, racial justice, and criminal law reform.Submit legal issue by leaving a voice mail on the Intake Line, writing a letter, or submit a complaint online by visiting https://action.aclu.org/legal-intake/socal
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Online form and intake line is available 24/7
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 213-977-9500
| Email: communications@aclusocal.org
| Website: https://www.aclusocal.org/en/seeking-legal-help-aclu
Address: 1313 West Eight Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
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: 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: California Rural Legal Assistance
Description: Provides legal assistance to low income individuals with labor and employment, education, rural health, and housing matters.
Who is eligible: Low income individuals.
Hours: Monday- Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Phone Appointments ONLY)
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact:
Phone: 661-725-4350
| Email: development@crla.org
| Website: www.crla.org
Address: 601 High Street , Delano, CA 93215
Name: Citizenship Works
Description: Provides easy-to-use online tools to help low and moderate-income individuals to answer important questions about the eligibility for naturalization, to better understand the naturalization process, and to prepare for the naturalization tests.
Who is eligible: Individuals seeking naturalization.
Fees: No Fee
Hours: 24 hours website
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 212-760-2554
| Email: info@immigrationadvocates.org
| Website: www.citizenshipworks.org
Address: 151 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001
Name: Community Service Organization
Description: Provides treatment for drug addiction or alcoholism, on-site drug testing, and court ordered domestic violence classes. Also uses various treatment methods such as therapy and education for individuals that are rehabilitated.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-327-9376
| Email: cso@csobhp.com
| Website: http://www.csobhp.com/
Address: 1124 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Name: Delano 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 the public
Hours: Wednesday - Friday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-725-1078
| Email: info@kerncountylibrary.org
| Website: www.kerncountylibrary.org
Address: 925 10th Avenue, Delano, CA 93215
Name: Domestic Violence Reduction Project
Description: Provides assistance with legal procedures such as temporary restraining orders, stay away orders, child custody and visitation issues directly related to domestic violence. Also provides case management for the victims and can assist with obtaining emergency shelter, housing, public benefits, counseling related the domestic violence.Also assists VAWA eligible immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Services include assistance with VAWA and U-Visa petitions, petitions to adjust Lawful Permanent Resident status, and advocacy with law enforcement agencies.
Who is eligible: Victims of domestic violence.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-12 :00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-325-5943
| Email: gbla@lighspeed.net
| Website: www.gbla.org
Address: 615 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304
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: Fair Housing Law Project
Description: Provides fair housing education, investigation, advocates, and enforces services for Kern County residents, who believe they have been victims of illegal housing discrimination. Program can also represent victims in administrative agency complaints or lawsuits. May assist clients to obtain or maintain housing if they are denied of housing opportunity in violation of fair housing laws. Also provides eviction defense.Landlord Tenant Assistance-Kern County Superior courtIf you are a Tenant, please call (661) 610-6299 If you are a Landlord, please call (661) 610-6299Kern court
Who is eligible: Open to all
Fees: No legal or other fees are assessed to the client. Attorney's fees and costs may be paid by the opposing party.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-334-4679
| Email: fairhousing@glba.org
| Website: https://www.gbla.org/services/fair-housing-law-project/
Address: 615 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Name: Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance
Description: Services and programs include: Community Homeless Law Center Project, Domestic Violence Project, Kern Health Consumer Center, Grandparent Guardianship Project, Housing Program, Kern County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Senior Law Center. Also provides assistance with Health and Public benefits information.*Does not assist with family law, divorce, criminal law or custody issues*
Who is eligible: Low-income (per federal guidelines), 60 years and older, migrant farm workers, agricultural workers.
Fees: Donations are accepted
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Languages offered: Multi-lingual , English
Contact:
Phone: 661-325-5943
| Website: www.gbla.org
Address: 615 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Name: Homeless Court
Description: Homeless courts assist participants resolve outstanding criminal matters, such as infractions, misdemeanors, and low-level felonies. To qualify for the program, a participant must be homeless. This may include:living in an emergency shelter, being evicted within 14 days from a private dwelling and no subsequent home is identified,being discharged within a week from an institution, (e.g. a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility or jail/prison, in which the person has been a resident for up to 90 consecutive days) and no subsequent home is identified, fleeing a domestic violence housing situation and no subsequent home is identified, living in transitional housing for homeless persons, permanent housing for formerly homeless persons, a psychiatric facility, substance abuse treatment facility, hospital, hotel or motel paid without an emergency voucher, foster care or group home, safe haven, orliving in a vehicle or on the street.
Who is eligible: Must live in Kern county, U.S. citizen, and must be homeless.
Homeless Court: reside in a residency program for 30 days or be enrolled in non-residency program for 45 days. Must be sponsored by an organization, in a self-help program, case managed and homeless. Referred by case manager.
Fees: Fees may vary depending on case. Call for more information.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm
Languages offered: Multilingual
Contact:
Phone: 661-325-5943
| Email: gbla@lightspeed.net
| Website: www.gbla.org
Address: 615 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Name: Immigration Law Help
Description: Provides a searchable online directory of free and low cost nonprofit immigration legal services. Users can also refine their search by types and areas of legal assistance provided, populations served, languages spoken, other areas of legal assistance, and non-legal services provided.
Who is eligible: Open to the public.
Hours: 24 hours website
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 212-760-2554
| Email: info@immigrationadvocates.org
| Website: www.immigrationlawhelp.org
Address: 151 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001
Name: Kern County District Attorney's Office
Description: Office is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal acts that occur in Kern County in violation of state laws and county ordinances.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-868-2340
| Email: da@kernda.org
| Website: https://www.kerncounty.com/government/departments/district-attorney
Address: 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Kern County Family Law Division
Description: Provides assistance with handling legal issues related to divorce/dissolution of marriage, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and family support, domestic violence and restraining orders, and elder abuse.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-610-6400
| Email: FamilyLawExhibits@kern.courts.ca.gov
| Website: https://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/divisions/family-law
Address: 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Kern County Superior Court - Arvin/Lamont Branch
Description: Provides court services include alternative dispute resolution (ADR) (how to settle civil disputes out of court), civil mediation panel, docents (court volunteers), family law facilitator (assist unrepresented parties in child and spousal support cases), how to prepare for a court appearance (a guide to representing yourself in court), small claims, criminal, felony, misdemeanor, and traffic disputes.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
(Court holidays excluded)
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-868-5800
| Email: WMLamont@kern.courts.ca.gov
| Website: https://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/general/lamont_contact_information
Address: 12022 Main Street, Lamont, CA 93241
Name: Kern County Superior Court - Bakersfield
Description: Provides court services include alternative dispute resolution (ADR) (how to settle civil disputes out of court), civil mediation panel, docents (court volunteers), family law facilitator (assist unrepresented parties in child and spousal support cases), how to prepare for a court appearance (a guide to representing yourself in court), small claims, criminal, felony, misdemeanor, and traffic disputes.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
(Court holidays excluded)
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-868-5393
| Email: WMadmin@kern.courts.ca.gov
| Website: https://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/general/metropolitan_division_contact_information
Address: 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Kern County Superior Court - Delano/McFarland
Description: Provides court services include alternative dispute resolution (ADR) (how to settle civil disputes out of court), civil mediation panel, docents (court volunteers), family law facilitator (assist unrepresented parties in child and spousal support cases), how to prepare for a court appearance (a guide to representing yourself in court), small claims, criminal, felony, misdemeanor, and traffic disputes.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
(court holidays excluded)
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-610-7300
| Email: WMDelano@kern.courts.ca.gov
| Website: https://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/general/delano_contact_information
Address: 1122 Jefferson Street, Delano, CA 93215
Name: Kern County Superior Court - Mojave Branch
Description: Provides court services include alternative dispute resolution (ADR) (how to settle civil disputes out of court), civil mediation panel, docents (court volunteers), family law facilitator (assist unrepresented parties in child and spousal support cases), how to prepare for a court appearance (a guide to representing yourself in court), small claims, criminal, felony, misdemeanor, and traffic disputes.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-824-7100
| Email: WMMojave@kern.courts.ca.gov
| Website: https://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/general/mojave_contact_information
Address: 1773 State Highway 58, Mojave, CA 93501
Name: Kern County Superior Court - Ridgecrest Branch
Description: Provides court services include alternative dispute resolution (ADR) (how to settle civil disputes out of court), civil mediation panel, docents (court volunteers), family law facilitator (assist unrepresented parties in child and spousal support cases), how to prepare for a court appearance (a guide to representing yourself in court), small claims, criminal, felony, misdemeanor, and traffic disputes.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday:8:00am-12:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 760-384-5900
| Email: WMRidgecrest@kern.courts.ca.gov
| Website: https://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/general/ridgecrest_contact_information
Address: 132 East Coso Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Name: Kern County Superior Court - Shafter/Wasco Branch
Description: Provides court services include alternative dispute resolution (ADR) (how to settle civil disputes out of court), civil mediation panel, docents (court volunteers), family law facilitator (assist unrepresented parties in child and spousal support cases), how to prepare for a court appearance (a guide to representing yourself in court), small claims, criminal, felony, misdemeanor, and traffic disputes.
Who is eligible: open to all
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
(court holidays excluded)
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661- 610-7200
| Email: WMShafter@kern.courts.ca.gov
| Website: kern.courts.ca.gov/general/shafter_contact_information
Address: 325 Central Valley Highway, Shafter, CA 93263
Name: Kern River Valley Family Resource Center
Description: Provides support services: health insurance application assistance, HEAP/utility referrals, legal assistance,case management for pregnant women and families 0-5, parenting classes (court approved). Also has a domestic violence advocacy. Referral services available for local and out of the area providers for medical, dental, mental health, employment training and job search, food, shelter, and developmental screening.
Who is eligible: Open to the public. Developmental screening for children 0-5.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 760-379-2556
| Email: publiccomment@kernvilleusd.org
| Website: www.kernvilleusd.org
Address: 2810 Nuggett Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Name: LawHelpCA.org
Description: Provides information about common legal issues, and a directory of pre-screened organizations that offer free or low cost legal advice and representation.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Fees: No fee
Hours: Can access website 24/7
Languages offered: Multilingual
Contact:
| Website: http://lawhelpcalifornia.org/
Name: Neighborhood Place Community Learning Center
Description: Program provides parenting classes, lending library, and kindergarten readiness activities. Also provides developmental screening.
Who is eligible: Open to everyone. Developmental screening for children 0-5.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-392-2000
| Website: https://www.norfun.org/neighborhood-place-community-learning-center
Address: 3825 Riverlakes Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Name: Oasis Family Resource Center
Description: Provides case management services, summer bridge program, referrals, and utility assistance.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.Referrals: 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 Ridgecrest 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: Open to all
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 760-248-3221
| Email: oasisfrcinfo@capk.org
| Website: https://www.capk.org/oasis/
Address: 814 North Norma Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Name: Parent Education Program
Description: Provides parent education courses to help families develop the skills and techniques to build stronger, healthier families. All courses available will satisfy court-ordered requirements.Classes include: Parenting and Neglect Classes Parenting and Neglect Classes (for parents with special needs: mental illness, developmental disabilities, illiteracy, hearing impaired, etc.) Learning to Protect (from different forms of abuse) Physical Abuse as a Perpetrator Anger Management 52 Week Counseling Program (PC273-Child Endangerment for CWS parents)
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-7:00pm
Friday: 7:00am-4:00 pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-322-1021
| Email: info@hwmcgc.org
| Website: www.hwmcgc.org
Address: 3628 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Name: Professional Group Inc
Description: Program provides managed mental health services, employee assistance services, court ordered domestic violence counseling, and a structured chemical dependency program.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Fees: Sliding scale fee, private insurance, Medi-Cal not accepted.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am-3:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Appointment only
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-324-1982
| Email: stprogroup1@gmail.com
| Website: https://stprogroup1.wixsite.com/professionalgroup
Address: 2201 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Public Benefits Unit
Description: Services include providing assistance regarding denials, reductions, terminations, and over-payments of public benefits including CalWORKs (welfare/cash aid). CalFresh (food stamps), General Assistance, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Services may include providing counsel and advice, completing appeal forms, obtaining health and benefits records, and representing at hearings.
Who is eligible: Must be a resident of Kern County, meet income and asset guidelines, and present a legal problem within the GBLA core areas of practice.
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday:8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm
Languages offered: English and Spanish, English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-325-5943
| Website: www.gbla.org
Address: 615 California Avenue , Bakersfield, CA 93304
Name: Rapid Response Network of Kern
Description: Provides 24/7 hotline for reporting immigration detainment and deportation raids. Offers response, accompaniment, guidance, information, and linkage to legal resources.Rapid Response Network of KernPhone number: 661-432-2230Website: Rapid Response Network of KernValley Watch Rapid Response NetworkPhone Number: 559-206-0151Coverage Area: Fresno County, San Joaquin County, Merced County, Stanislaus County, and Kern County
Who is eligible: Open to all
Fees: No fee
Hours: 24/7 Response
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-432-2230
| Website: https://www.rapidresponsekern.com/
Name: Richland Family Resource Center
Description: Provides referrals for food and clothing, preschool program, parent support and social services (case management, nutrition classes), parenting/family classes (court order approved), developmental screening, translation services, and orientations for the School Readiness Initiative preschool program. A local agency representative will be on site to provide the following: health screenings, legal services (services vary), unemployment information, and assistance with application for MediCal.
Who is eligible: Open to the public. Developmental screening for children 0-5
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Community Collaborative Meeting: 3rd Wednesday of the month 9:00am-10:00am (Via Zoom)
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-746-8690
| Email: cgracia@rsdshafter.org
| Website: www.rsdshafter.org
Address: South Valley Street, Shafter, CA 93263
Name: Small Claims Advisor
Description: The Small Claims Advisor is employed by the court and can explain the basic steps involved in small claims actions such as, car accidents, property damage, landlord/tenant issues and contract disputes. Services are offered at no cost on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-868-2532
| Email: publicaffairs@kern.courts.ca.gov
| Website: http://www.kern.courts.ca.gov
Address: 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Stop ICE
Description: Send & Receive alerts about ICE raids and activity in your area. Stop ICE Alerts Network works with technology already built into your phone without the need to download an app. This application helps Rapid Response Teams and community volunteers who can provide on-ground support when ICE raids or sightings are reported in their area.Sign-up to receive ICE sighting Alerts via website or texting.ICE sighting Alerts Text "JOIN" to 877-322-2299 Website: Stop ICE Raids Alert Network
Who is eligible: Open to all
Fees: No fee
Hours: 24/7 Alerts
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 877-322-2299
| Website: https://stopice.net/
Name: United Farm Workers
Description: Provides advocacy, farm worker education, accidental insurance and youth activism, bi-weekly information sessions on DACA and Citizenship, and Know Your Rights workshops.Legal immigration services: Deferred Action for Early Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Citizenship, family petitions, FBI checks, adjustment of status, waivers, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), U-visas, green card renewals for residents, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.Public benefits: pre-application assistance with MediCal and CalFresh.
Who is eligible: Farm workers
Fees: Some services do not require fees, immigration fees vary. Call for more information.
Public benefit assistance is free of charge.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-324-2500
| Email: info@ufwfoundation.org
| Website: https://www.ufwfoundation.org/
Address: 917 H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Name: United States Department of Agriculture
Description: Provides public policies on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, and nutrition.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Customer service representatives available via phone or live chat
Monday-Friday 8:00am-8:00pm
Closed on Federal Holidays.
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 202-720-7962
| Email: askusda@usda.gov
| Website: www.usda.gov
Address: 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250
Name: Victim Services
Description: Provides crisis hotline, emergency shelter, hospital accompaniment, case management, group counseling for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness, and support for human trafficking.Also provides the following services:Child Abuse Treatment (CHAT) ProgramCampus SA Advocacy at CSUBPrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inmate SA servicesHuman Trafficking Victim AdvocacyCourt Accompaniment and Legal AdvocacyAssistance with Temporary Restraining OrdersCommunity Prevention Education and TrainingEmployment and Housing Search and PlacementEducation and Job Skills TrainingLicensed Childcare (children 0-5 yrs.)Self-Defense Classes40-hr. Certified Domestic Violence Volunteer Training40-hr. Certified Sexual Assault Volunteer Training
Who is eligible: Open to all victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, or human trafficking.
Fees: Donations accepted.
Hours: Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Hotline 24 Hours, 7 days a week
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-322-0931
| Email: info@opendoorhelps.org
| Website: https://opendoorhelps.org/
Address: PO Box 2054, Bakersfield, CA 93303
Name: We The People
Description: Program provides form assistance only such as prepare court documents for family law, guardianship, adoptions, living trust, wills, notary public and restraining orders to the general public. Does not provide any legal court representation.
Who is eligible: Open to the general public.
Fees: Varies per service.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday: Closed
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-835-9491
| Email: holderwtp@gmail.com
| Website: http://www.wethepeoplebakersfield.com/
Address: 2105 24th Street , Bakersfield, CA 93308
Name: West Bakersfield Program
Description: Provides an outpatient mental health clinic for children, individual, family, and group therapy, case management, parent education, parent support groups, and parenting classes. Also offers the Kinship Support Services Program which provides services to caregivers and children including: assessment and referrals, guardianship assistance, case management, and family activity night.
Who is eligible: Children ages 0-18
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30am-7:00pm
Saturday by appointment
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-322-1021
| Website: www.hwmcgc.org
Address: 3628 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Name: West Side Outreach and Learning Center
Description: Provides parent support and social services, parenting/family development classes, case management for differential response. Social services include: emergency food referrals, clothing, diapers, bus passes for medical appointments, and counseling.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday:1:00pm-6:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am-9:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-763-4246
| Email: info@wsrpd.com
| Website: https://www.wsrpd.com/parks-facilities/community-center/
Address: 500 Cascade Place, Taft, CA 93268
Name: Young Women Reaching Accomplishable Places
Description: Provides a mentoring program to encourage, motivate, and educate. Also provides parenting classes and scholarships for ages 10-18
Who is eligible: Girls ages 10-18
Fees: Mentoring program for girls is free.
Parenting Classes are 10 weeks for $25.00
Hours: Monday: 5:00pm-9:00pm
Meetings: Every 3rd Monday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Parenting Classes: Tuesday 6:00pm-8:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-325-0128
| Email: NieshaDavis@ywrap.org
| Website: https://www.ywrap.org/
Address: Varies , Bakersfield , CA
Name: Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation
Description: Provides information sessions on immigration and citizenship. Also provides scholarships to first-generation college students and assists in completing the CA DREAM Act or FAFSA application.
Who is eligible: Low-income and first generation college students
Fees: No fee
Hours: Monday- Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-374-8817
| Email: info@y2lef.org
| Website: https://www.youth2leaders.org/
Address: 1701 Westwind Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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