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

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…

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

Child Support Debt Reduction Program

The Debt Reduction Program provides eligible parents with past-due child support payments the opportunity to reduce the amount they owe to the government. Parents who meet the eligibility requirements for this program may be able to significantly reduce their child support arrears debt owed to the state. To see if…

Family Law Facilitator Now Available May 2026

The Family Law Facilitator will be at Kern County Child Support Services Bakersfield office to assist with legal forms related to child and spousal support as well as provide general procedural information. Thursday, May 7, 2026 Thursday, May 21, 2026 3701 N. Sillect Ave. Bakersfield CA 93308 9:00am-3:00pm * First come,…

Visit Kern County Child Support Services Mobile Office this May 2026

This May 2026, the Kern County Child Support Mobile Office is coming near you! Just walk up and ask us about your Child Support case, no appointment needed. May 6 – Department Human Services – Taft, 10am-2pm May 13 – Department Human Services – Bakersfield, 10am-2pm May 14 – North…

Ridgecrest Office – Appointments Available

Our Kern County Child Support Services Ridgecrest Branch office is now accepting appointments. Visit our office by scheduling an appointment today. To schedule an appointment at our Ridgecrest office, click the link below. Ridgecrest Branch Office – Make an Appointment. 400 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Houchin Community Blood Bank Partnership

We partnered with Houchin Community Blood Bank to host a blood drive! We invite you to join us in donating and helping save lives in our community. Welcome friends & family to donate! No appointment necessary. Thursday, April 23, 202610:00am to 3:00pm Kern County Child Support Services Building3701 N. Sillect…

CAPK Partnership

Thank you to our partner Community Action Partnership of Kern for their support towards our upcoming annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Events and donating children’s books! Our director Toni Kendrick received CAPK’s donation to giveaway for kids at our events. Stay tuned for our Save the Date for our backpack giveaway…

Wear Blue Day April 2026

Our director Toni Kendrick and team members recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month by proudly participating in Wear Blue Day 2026. 💙 Today we help spread awareness and show support for protecting children in our community. Thank you to Kern County Network for Children for raising awareness to…

Download the ExpertPay Mobile App Today – Make Child Support Payments Simpler

Looking for an easier way to make your Child Support payments? Check out ExpertPay! A simple way to make Child Support payments using Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and more. Learn more and sign up today:expertpay.com/obligorapp/#/login