resources and events
OUR EVENTS
Visit our Child Support Mobile Office
Meet with Child Support Professionals,
Learn About Your Case Options.
No Appointment Needed.
Now accepting requests!
Fill out a request form below for locations that our Mobile Office can go to next.
Family Law Facilitator Providing Services at our Bakersfield Office
The Family Law Facilitator(opens in new tab) will be available at our Bakersfield office, 3701 N. Sillect Ave, to assist with legal forms related to child and spousal support as well as provide general procedural information.
Next Dates:
Thursday, September 10, 2026
9:00am-3:00pm
*First come, first served.
For more information, contact the Family Law Facilitator offices at: wmfacil@kern.courts.ca.gov
NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2026
Child Support Services Available at Kern County Family Justice Centers
Our partnership with Kern County Family Justice Center provides a private space in their centers allowing our team to available to help parents who have questions about the child support process, want to open a case, or need to speak with a representative about their existing case. Spanish-speaking teams are available, and we also offer a language line to ensure everyone gets the help they need. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Let us help you navigate the process and get the support your family deserves.
RESOURCES
Upcoming events and resources for families and community members in Kern County, California. (Updated September 1, 2026)
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September 2026 Food Distributions -
Ford City Park Taft, August 27, 9am -
September 15, 9am-12pm -
September 17, 9am-12pm -
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Every Tuesday, 5:30pm-6:30pm at Beale Memorial Library -
Register by September 1, 2026 -
Every Tuesday, 4pm, via Zoom -
September 17, 5:30pm-7pm at Kern BHRS -
Saturday, September 19, 11am-1pm at Beale Memorial Library -
October 17, 9am to noon -
Tuesday, September 8, 9am-1pm at Beale Memorial Library -
September 12, 9am-1pm Event at Central Park at Mill Creek -
October 17, 2026, 9am - 3pm Event at Stramler Park -
Educational Event September 22, 2026 -
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September 30, 5pm-7pm -
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CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
Job opportunities, trainings, job fairs, career expos and events for employment seekers.
RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL
Recursos y eventos para familias y miembros comunitarios en el Condado de Kern.
17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our 17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair at the Kern County Museum. Since 2009, our department’s team members and our partners fundraise to help families and children in Kern County go back to school with all their essentials. Our events have helped over 40,000 families receive a free backpack with school supplies. Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade received a free backpack, school supplies and more back to school essentials! Thank you to our community partners and vendors who showed up to help make this day special for the families in Kern County. In Partnership With: Kern County Bar Association, and Kern County Museum and 23 ABC News.
"I honestly didn’t think we would win anything that day. My middle child has asked me earlier for chrome for school and I my answer was we have to wait and see what you need for school we will figure out when the time comes and to my surprise the answer came way before the time. My kids were so happy to win the chrome because now they can sit in the table and finish their work if computer if needed they can search for anything that they don’t understand, so it makes me so happy that now we have a computer at home for everyone to use. I’m so thankful to you guys for doing what you guys do and to help the community. We will be forever grateful to you and your company. The kids are happy at school with their new teachers. Once again thank you for everything." - Diana, RSB2S Attendee
Fatherhood Initiative
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 input will help shape programs, resources and support systems for dads across the county.
Every perspective matters. Every dad counts.
Take the survey today and share it with other fathers in Kern County.
