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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

Extended Office Hours

August 14, 2026

In recognition of Child Support Awareness Month, our department is offering additional office hours this month at all our branch offices. Meet with Child Support professionals, we are here to guide you through your case and the child support process.  Wednesday, August 19, 8:00am-7:00pmSaturday, August 22, 9:00am-1:00pm 3701 N. Sillect Ave. Bakersfield455 Lexington St. Delano 400…

Thank you for coming to the 17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair

August 14, 2026

Back to school season is a community wide effort. Our team, partners, volunteers, and local organizations showed up to help make this day special for Kern County families. Families received free back to school essentials, resources, services and support to prepare for the new school year ahead. With over 80 local community partners and vendors…

17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our 17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair at the Kern County Museum. Since 2009, our department’s team members and our partners fundraise to help families and children in Kern County go back to school with all their essentials. Our events have helped over 40,000 families receive a free backpack with school supplies. Kids in Kindergarten-12th grade received a free backpack, school supplies & more! Thank you to our community partners and vendors who showed up to help make this day special for the families in Kern County. In Partnership With: Kern County Bar Association, and Kern County Museum and 23 ABC News.

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.