2-1-1 Kern County are staffed by trained specialists who assess the callers' needs and refer them to the help they seek including services for rent assistance, food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, after-school programs, elderly care, financial literacy, job-training programs and more. 

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2-1-1 is available  24/7 with multilingual capabilities.

 

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Community Connection for Child Care (CCCC), is dedicated to helping parents find quality child care for their children.

 

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The Catholic Charities of Bakersfield Diaper Program provides diapers to families with children between the ages of 0-5 years of age every 30 days. 

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Clients will need to provide proof of identification for children, proof of address and proof of income. 

 

Hours of operation: 

Monday-Friday

8:30AM-3:30PM

(Closed for lunch from 12:00PM-1:00PM)

Address: 825 Chester Ave. 

Bakersfield, CA 93301

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Contact: (661) 281-2130

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The Sleepy Baby Box Foundation helps children and families grow and succeed offering FREE services.

(Caregivers can visit ever 2 weeks)

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Services: 

•  Children's Food Pantry

• Continuing Education Classes

• Baby Shop (New born-5 years clothing) 

• Free Diapers (New born-size 6)

• Infant, toddler and children's books

• Baby body wash and shampoo 

• Baby bottles and bottle cleaners  

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Hours of operation: 

Tuesday-Thursday

9:00 AM-3:00 PM

(Closed for lunch from 12:00PM-1:00PM)

Address: 2901 H St, 

Bakersfield, CA 93301

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Contact: (661) 479-0029

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Migrant Childcare Alternative Payment Program (MCAPP) 

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The Migrant Childcare Alternative Payment (MCAP) Program provides child care services to migrant agriculturally working families thru six entry counties (Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, Tulare, and Fresno)- click here for office locations.  Giving choice to parents as to what type of child care, MCAP works thru licensed childcare centers, licensed family childcare homes, license–exempt (TrustLine), license-exempt (Relatives) and in-home providers. 

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The Richardson Special Needs Collaborative provides support and empowers families through education, action and experience to become self-sufficient in providing their needs to raise healthy, happy children. 

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**Serves Kern County Residents**

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Helps connect you to: 

• Basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) 

• Medical, dental, vision services 

• Individual/Family/Group counseling services 

• Parenting Classes

• Educational issues and concerns

• Family Advocacy 

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                           Contact Information: 

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Address: 1515 Feliz Dr. 

Bakersfield, CA 93307

Phone: (661) 336-5480

Kern Regional Center's purpose is to provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them achieve an independent, productive, and satisfying life. 

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Any person suspected of having a developmental disability (intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, down syndrome or any handicapping condition or closely related, is eligible to receive free diagnosis and assessment services.

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First 5 Kern works in partnership with programs who receive First 5 funds, and local community partners.

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New Parent Kits (Prenatal to 5-years-old) 

Contact: (661) 328-8888

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Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (GBLA), represents those who are unable or too afraid to speak for themselves either because of racial, economic, social, or legal barriers.

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