Kern County Child Support Services
ABOUT US
Helping families create a better life for children.
As a service agency committed to excellence, we provide quality Child Support services to families for the care and well-being of their children. We believe in establishing partnerships with parents and families in our community to help us carry out our purpose of helping families create a better life for children.
OUR SERVICES
We help parents navigate the Child Support process every step of the way to create the best outcome for families.
Our services include establishing parentage and Child Support orders, enforcing and modifying orders, and enrollment into Child Support.
VIEW YOUR CASE
Parents can access their Child Support case by logging into Customer Connect.
View case details, payment history, receive reminders, request documents, provide updates, and message the case manager.
NEWS
Child Support Awareness Month is a reminder about our role in the community. We help families provide opportunities that help children thrive. Our role is to guide parents through different life circumstances with compassion, clarity and fairness. The services we provide are designed to meet parents where they are. Children served: 51,795 Families enrolled: 39,698…
Ask us about your Child Support case at our Mobile Office this August, no appointment needed. August 5– Department Human Services – Taft, 9:30am-1pm August 12– Department Human Services – Bakersfield, 9:30am-1pm August 18- Department Human Services – Shafter, 9:30am-1pm Now accepting requests for where our Mobile Office can go to next! Submit a Request…
17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair
Kern County Child Support Services is proud to announce our 17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair at the Kern County Museum on Thursday, August 6th, 2026. Families are invited to enjoy a day of free Services for Families and Children, Giveaways & Prizes Community Resources, Games & Activities and Family-Friendly Fun at the Kern County Museum. To learn more about our event, click here.
VISIT OUR MOBILE OFFICE
Meet with Child Support Professionals, No Appointment Necessary. We are now accepting requests for locations that our Mobile Office can go to next to better serve our customers.
THE FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE
Kern County dads, your voice matters now more than ever.
The Kern County Fatherhood Initiative has launched a brief, anonymous survey to learn about your experiences, challenges, and successes as a father in our community.
Your input will help shape programs, resources and support systems for dads across the county.
Every perspective matters. Every dad counts.
Take the survey today and share it with other fathers in your life.
