To care for and enrich the lives of children, families and individuals in the community. To report suspected child abuse, call (661) 631-6011.
Bakersfield, CA
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Kern County Department of Human Services retweeted
Sadly, 3 kids have died after being left or forgotten in hot cars in the past 10 days alone. 💔
Routine changes, stress, or lack of sleep can put any driver's brain on autopilot — leading to preventable tragedies.
Remind yourself of these daily safety habits before you put your child in the car. 👇
ALT Prevent Child Hot Car Deaths infographic. Top section shows a warning icon of a car with a temperature gauge and a text headline. Below, four tips: 1) Never leave a child alone in a car. 2) Keep car doors and trunks locked. 3) Create reminders by placing an item in the backseat. 4) Take action by calling 911 if a child is alone in a car. Includes related icons for each point.
Kern County Department of Human Services retweeted
Bring your kids & enjoy a free family fun day at the 17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair!🎒Kids grade get a free backpack, school supplies, giveaways & family fun! Aug. 6, 9am-12pm at Kern County Museum
#ChildSupportAwarenessMonth #BackToSchool #Bakersfield – at Bakersfield, CA
Kern County Department of Human Services retweeted
Ask us about your Child Support case at our Mobile Office this August, no appointment needed.
✅Now accepting requests for where our Mobile Office can go to next! Visit our website to submit a request.
#KernCounty #ChildSupport #Bakersfield #Taft #Shafter #MobileOffice
Kern County Department of Human Services retweeted
New BenefitsCal YouTube video explains new CalFresh Work Requirements, Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) exemptions, Time Limit rules, and how to navigate these features in BenefitsCal.
youtube.com/watch?v=dUmpggHD…
Also available in the BenefitsCal Help Center.
#HotCarSafety Never leave a child alone in a car, even for a moment.
youtube.com/watch?v=UojwqqSC…
Kern County Department of Human Services retweeted
Starting June 1, 2026, some CalFresh recipients may need to work or participate in a community engagement activity to keep benefits if they:
• Are ages 18–64, and
• Do not have a disability.
Learn how these federal changes may impact you:
cdss.ca.gov/ #ABAWD#CalFresh
Kern County Department of Human Services retweeted
☀️Meet our team on May 26 in Mojave at the Department of Human Services Office 10am-2pm.
Ask us anything about your Child Support case!
Visit our website to submit a request! #KernCounty #ChildSupport #MobileOffice #Mojave
Every Child Deserves a Champion! This powerful motto inspires this year’s Resource Parent Appreciation Night, &no one embodies it more than our incredible partners at @_KFHC. Kern Family Health Care truly stands as an example of what it means to be a champion.
CalFresh requirements are changing! Starting June 1, 2026, you may have to work or participate in community engagement activities get or keep getting #CalFresh.
For more information, please visit BenefitsCal.com or KCDHS.ORG/CalFresh
#CalFresh #EBT #HR1
Kern County has declared May Foster Care Awareness Month. We honor foster parents, social workers, and agencies and invite our community to support youth in care. Every young person deserves caring, consistent adults in their life. #FosterCareAwarenessMonth
Free event for the whole family! 💙 Enjoy fun activities, helpful resources, and exciting raffles. Come connect, learn, and support a stronger community.
Stay informed and get involved 💙 Follow kcdhs.org/cap for April’s child abuse prevention activities, resources, and ways to make a difference in our community. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth
Today, the Kern County Board of Supervisors declared March 2026 Social Work Month in the County of Kern. All month long, we will be highlighting our social workers who work hard every day to protect children and families in our community.
Our partner KCAHT hosted a screening of Removing Labels, followed by a Q&A with our amazing CSEC team. Proud to stand together against human trafficking.
#humantraffickingawareness
For more information, please visit kcdhs.org/resources/human-tr…
This month, we recognize the Safe Surrender Baby Law, implemented in 2001 to address and reduce infant abandonment. We encourage you to share this important message and visit for further information.
kcdhs.org/ssb
Call 211 or 1-877-BABYSAF (222-9723)
#SafeSurrender
