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Our Director Toni Kendrick Receives Donation from SunTerra

Our director Toni Kendrick received a donation on behalf of our department from Lissette Navarro at SunTerra/Project Food Box that is going toward our efforts to ensure children receive backpacks and school supplies at our annual Ready-Set Back to School events. Thank you for supporting our efforts ro help the…

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Our Core Values

At Kern County Child Support Services, our core purpose is to help families create a better life for children. Every action we take is guided by our mission and values and is reflected in how we work with families, our team members, and our partners. Our department is focused on…

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Enjoy Your New Backpack & Have A Great School Year!

Thank you for joining us at our 16th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair! In celebration of Child Support Awareness Month, our department fundraises to host our annual event, providing families & children free back to school giveaways & resources, plus family-fun activities! Enjoy your new backpack…

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Child Support Awareness Month August 2025

Our director Toni Kendrick received an official Proclamation from the Board of Supervisors recognizing August 2025 as Child Support Awareness Month in Kern County. Our department was acknowledged for taking meaningful steps to remove barriers, improve access and deliver services in a way that is more efficient, equitable and responsive…

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Our Mobile Office Providing Services August 2025

Visit the Kern County Child Support Services Mobile Office this August! We will be providing our services from our Mobile Office in Bakersfield, Lamont, Shafter and Lake Isabella. CANCELLED: Department Human Services 100 E. California Ave. Bakersfield August 13, 9:30am-1:30pm CANCELLED: North of the River – Riverview Community Center 401…

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16th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair

Kern County Child Support Services is excited to announce we are hosting our 16th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair at the Kern County Museum on Thursday, August 7th, 2025. Every year, our department and partners fundraise to help families and children go back to school with…

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Now Providing Services from Our Mobile Office in July 2025

Visit the Kern County Child Support Services Mobile Office this July! Mojave Branch Library 15555 O. St. Mojave July 29, 10:30am-2:30pm

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Ready-Set Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway Events in Ridgecrest

Our 16th annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway Events are coming to Ridgecrest on July 31st! Kids in grades Kindergarten – 12th grade can receive a free backpack, school supplies, and resources! Leroy Jackson ParkRidgecrest, CaliforniaThursday July 31, 9am-11am *Child must be present with adult,* Limit of 1 backpack…

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Ready-Set Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway Events at Kern County Libraries

Our 16th annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway Events are coming to Kern County Libraries this July! Kids in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade can receive a free backpack, school supplies, and resources! In partnership with the Kern County Library, join us at their library branches: 📚Wilson Library Friday,…

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Payment Kiosks Available in Delano and Ridgecrest

Our Payment Kiosks are Available at all of our Branch Offices To pay your Child Support in Cash or Check, use our Payment Kiosk at our offices: Delano: 455 Lexington St. Delano, CA 93215 Ridgecrest: 400 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Payment Kiosks are available Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

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