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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

March 27, 2026

Save the Date: Wear Blue Day on Friday, April 10th! Join us in recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month by proudly participating in Wear Blue Day 2026. On Friday, April 10th, we invite you…

TouchPay App Now Available for Child Support Payments

March 10, 2026

Did you know… the TouchPay Payment App is Now Available! Making Child Support Payments is Easy, even on the Go with TouchPay! Make quick, worry-free child support payments on the go. Download the App here: https://www.tpchildsupport.com…

The Fatherhood Survey – Your Voice Matters

March 9, 2026

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…

Kern County Child Support Mobile Office Now Open

March 6, 2026

We are now accepting requests for locations that our Mobile Office can go to next to better serve our customers. Meet with Child Support Professionals, Learn About Your Case Options. No Appointment Necessary. March 4: Department…

Family Law Facilitator Now Available March 2026

March 1, 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, March 12, 2026 Thursday,…

Department Fundraiser for Golden Empire Gleaners

January 12, 2026

Our director Toni Kendrick presents Golden Empire Gleaners with a donation on behalf of our department. Our team members raised funds that will go towards providing food across our community and feeding Kern County families & seniors. Thank…

Free Tax Service Events at our Bakersfield Office

January 5, 2026

Do you need to file your current or past year’s income tax? Receive free tax service preparation at our Kern County Child Support Services Bakersfield office. United Way Central Eastern California and Kern VITA will be…

2025 Community Partner Award Presented to KCSO

October 27, 2025

Our director Toni Kendrick presented Kern County Sherriff’s Office with our 2025 Community Partner Award. We are proud to recognize a partner whose work embodies our values through their commitment to our community. Our partnership has…

Now Approved Worksite by Blue Zones Project

October 24, 2025

Kern County Child Support Services is the latest county department to become a Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite! Over the past several months, our department has launched several initiatives to enhance employee well-being.Designated two Blue Zones…

Join our Legal Team. Now Hiring Child Support Attorney

September 10, 2025

We are now hiring! Join our Legal Team at Kern County Child Support Services: Child Support Attorney I-V *Attorneys receive $15,000 Hiring Bonus! *Entry-level positions gain legal/courtroom experience Be a part of helping families create a…