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Kern County Child Support Services | Our Values | 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!

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…

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…

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…

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 31, 2025! Kids in grades Kindergarten – 12th grade can receive a free backpack, school supplies, and resources! Leroy Jackson…

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 2025! Kids in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade can receive a free backpack, school supplies, and resources! In…

Payment Kiosks Available in Bakersfield, Delano and Ridgecrest

Child Support 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: Bakersfield: 3701 N. Sillect Ave. Bakersfield, 93308 Delano:…

Now Hiring Child Support Attorney V

Join our team as a Child Support Attorney V Overview: To perform the most difficult and responsible legal work; perform legal research; to conduct hearings; work on special projects; develop and present lectures on legal topics;…

Kern County Child Support Services Mobile Office

We are proud to announce that Kern County Child Support Services are now available from our new Mobile Office! Need Child Support help? Visit our Mobile Office! Meet with Child Support Professionals, Receive Information about Your…

Learn More | The Child Support Debt Reduction Program

If you are struggling with or can’t afford to pay off past due Child Support owed to the State, you may be eligible for the Debt Reduction Program. This program allows qualified payers to pay off…