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Connects families with childcare, food, housing, healthcare, transportation, utility assistance,
legal services, and other local programs. Students can dial 2-1-1 for assistance.
Kern County Health and Human Services
Central directory for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, housing, child support, mental
health, and other county services.
Allows families to apply for and manage CalFresh, CalWORKs cash assistance, Medi-Cal, and other public benefits online.
Childcare and Early Education
Community Connection for Child Care
Helps Kern County families locate childcare and learn about childcare assistance and
family services.
CAPK Head Start and Early Head Start
Early childhood education and family support for eligible families with infants and
children through age five.
Childcare assistance for eligible parents who are working, attending school, or participating
in employment training.
Kern County Family Resource Centers
Neighborhood-based centers connecting families with parenting education, school support, basic needs, and community programs.
Food and Financial Assistance
Provides access to food distributions and food-assistance programs throughout Kern
County.
Offers nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals
for eligible pregnant or postpartum parents and children under five.
Includes food, energy assistance, early education, family development, and additional services for families experiencing financial hardship.
Housing Assistance
Housing Authority of the County of Kern
Information about affordable housing, rental assistance, and income-based housing
programs.
Assistance and referrals for families experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing
housing.
Search for rent assistance, utility assistance, affordable housing, shelters, and housing counseling.
Healthcare and Family Wellness
Kern County Public Health Clinic Services
Low-cost services for adults and children, including immunizations, family planning,
testing, and health education.
Community Health Initiative of Kern County
Helps residents access health coverage and connects families with medical, dental,
housing, food, education, and legal resources.
Searchable directory for pediatric care, maternal health, childcare, parenting classes,
disability services, and family support.
Kern County Child and Family Services
Programs supporting child development, family wellness, resilience, and stability.
Transportation
Kern County Transportation Resources
Links to Golden Empire Transit, Kern Transit, Get-A-Lift, bus maps, and transportation
programs.
Local public bus transportation throughout metropolitan Bakersfield.
Transportation between Bakersfield and surrounding Kern County communities.
Legal and Family Safety Support
Kern County Family Justice Center
Confidential assistance for individuals and families affected by domestic violence,
sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and other crimes.
2-1-1 Kern Legal Assistance Directory
Referrals for family law, custody, child support, immigration, housing, public benefits, and other legal concerns.
Additional Student-Parent Resources
Bakersfield College Student-Parent Resources
A helpful local directory covering childcare, financial aid, basic needs, and priority
registration. Some services are limited to Bakersfield College students.
Bakersfield College CARE Program
Educational and financial support for eligible single parents receiving CalWORKs/TANF. This program is limited to Bakersfield College students.
