RESOURCES

Receive free tax services at the Kern County Child Support Services office in Bakersfield.

File your current or past year’s income tax for free, provided by United Way of Central Eastern California and Kern Vita.

To schedule a free tax preparation appointment online, click here or call Kern VITA at (661) 834-1820.

Visit KernVITA.org for a list of required documents and for other locations to receive free tax preparation services.

Thursday, February 13th, 2025

Thursday, March 6th, 2025

10:00am – 4:00pm

3701 N. Sillect Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93308

Ready-Set Back 2 School Health and Wellness Fair

Kern County Child Support Services believe in creating a better life for children. Each year, our department fundraises to host Ready-Set Back 2 School Health and Wellness Fair. This event connects families and children to receive community resources and giveaways. During this event, Kern County children receive free backpacks with free school supplies to help them prepare to go back to school. Families also receive free community resources and information. Stay tuned to learn more about our upcoming Ready-Set Back to School Health and Wellness Fair in August 2025.

To see our previous year's event, visit our social media or click here.

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