Posts Tagged ‘back to school’
Thank you for coming to the 17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair
Back to school season is a community wide effort. Our team, partners, volunteers, and local organizations showed up to help make this day special for Kern County families. Families received free back to school essentials, resources, services and support to prepare for the new school year ahead. With over 80 local community partners and vendors…
Read MoreChild Support More Than A Payment
Child Support Awareness Month is a reminder about our role in the community. We help families provide opportunities that help children thrive. Our role is to guide parents through different life circumstances with compassion, clarity and fairness. The services we provide are designed to meet parents where they are. Children served: 51,795 Families enrolled: 39,698…
Read More23ABC News Bakersfield with our director Toni Kendrick
Thank you to 23 ABC News and Mike Hart for having our director, Toni Kendrick, on the morning show! In recognition of Child Support Awareness Month this August, our department hosts an annual Health & Wellness fair and back to school backpack giveaway events for families in our community. Families are invited to join us…
Read MoreLamont Elementary School District Open House Backpack Giveaway
We partnered with Lamont Elementary School District Family Success Center for their Open House & Backpack Giveaway! Our team will be present providing free backpacks. Celebrate the new school year! Connect with LESD, explore educational programs, student support services, and community resources available for students & families. Lamont Elementary School District Family Success Center 7915…
Read MoreJoin us at Job Hub on July 7
Join us today at Job Hub! Come meet our team from Kern County Child Support Services and learn more about who we are! Tuesday, July 7, 2026 9:00 AM 1215 Olive Drive, Suite C, Bakersfield, CA See you there!
Read MoreVendors at the 17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair
Vendor Application is now closed. Are you interested in being part of the 17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair as a vendor? Fill out an application today! Vendors help make this day special by connecting with families, providing information about their services, and bringing community resources! Join us this year and…
Read More17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair
Kern County Child Support Services is hosting the 17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair at the Kern County Museum on Thursday, August 6th, 2026. 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…
Read MoreReady-Set Back 2 School Events at Kern County Libraries July 2026
Our Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway Events are coming to Kern County Libraries this July 2026! Bring your kids to receive a FREE backpack, school supplies, & giveaways! We are proud partners of Kern County Library! Families are invited to enjoy our free backpack giveaway events at these library branches: Ridgecrest Library –…
Read MoreOur 16th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health and Wellness Fair
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 and participation at our event are greatly appreciated. Thank you for being a part of a memorable day. Thank…
Read MoreEnjoy 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 free back to school giveaways & resources, plus family-fun activities! Enjoy your new backpack & have a great school…
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