resources and events
OUR EVENTS
Visit our Child Support Mobile Office
Meet with Child Support Professionals,
Learn About Your Case Options.
No Appointment Needed.
We are now accepting requests for locations that our Mobile Office can go to next to better serve our customers.
Family Law Facilitator Providing Services at our Bakersfield Office
The Family Law Facilitator 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, April 9, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
9:00am-3:00pm
*First come, first served.
For more information, contact the Family Law Facilitator offices at: wmfacil@kern.courts.ca.gov
RESOURCES
Child Support Services Available at Kern County Family Justice Centers
Did you know that Kern County Child Support Services is an on-site partner at the Kern County Family Justice Center? Our partnership 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.
Kern County Family Resource Centers
Resource Centers are a one stop shop for families and community members needing any of the following services: Case Management Development for Children Ages 0-5, Court Mandated Classes, School Readiness, VITA Free Tax Prep, Transportation Assistance, Support Groups, Utilities/Water Assistance, Emergency Food, DMV Vouchers, Baby Supplies, Foster Youth Services, Local Resource Referrals, and More.
The 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 your life.
Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair
Every year, our department fundraises to host our Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair at the Kern County Museum to help families and children go back to school with all their essentials. In recognition of Child Support Awareness Month every August, we host our events that have helped over 40,000 children in Kern County receive a free backpack with school supplies since 2009.
Kids in Kindergarten through 12th grade receive a free backpack, school supplies and resource from our community. Our partners attending our event provide:
Free services for families and children, Giveaways of community resources, Family-Friendly Fun, Games & Activities.
We also host our backpack giveaway events in locations across Kern County. In 2025, we hosted giveaway events in Delano, Ridgecrest, Lost Hills, Taft and Mojave!
Thank you for coming to our 2025 events! Stay tuned for our 2026 events.
Interested in being a vendor at our event? Reach out to our Community Development team: CommunityDevelopment@kernco.cse.ca.gov
Thank You to our 2025 partners: Kern County Bar Association, Valley Strong Credit Union, 23ABC News and Kern County Museum