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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

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

May 13, 2026

Kern County Child Support Services is proud to announce the 17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair at the Kern County Museum on Thursday, August 6th, 2026. 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…

Ready-Set Back 2 School Events at Kern County Libraries July 2026

May 13, 2026

Our Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway Events are coming to Kern County Libraries this July 2026! Kids in Kindergarten through 12th grade receive a FREE backpack, school supplies, & giveaways! We are proud partners of Kern County Library! Families are invited to enjoy our free backpack giveaway events at these library branches: Ridgecrest…

VISIT OUR MOBILE OFFICE

Meet with Child Support Professionals,
Learn About Your Case Options.
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.