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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…

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

September 8, 2025

One month ago, we hosted our 16th annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair at the Kern County Museum, helping thousands of children in Kern County receive essentials for back to school. Your support…

Our Director Toni Kendrick Receives Donation from SunTerra

August 28, 2025

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…

Kern County Child Support Services | Our Values | 2025

August 12, 2025

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…

Enjoy Your New Backpack & Have A Great School Year!

August 12, 2025

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…