Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services

Child & Family Services — Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns in Bakersfield, California. Kern County DHS Children Services at 100 E. California Avenue, Bakersfield 93307 provides child protective services. CPS Hotline: (661) 631-6011 (24/7). Services: child abuse and neglect investigation, emergency placement, foster care, family reunification, adoption, and family support for Bakersfield, Ridgecrest, Delano, and all Kern County children. Childhelp: (800) 422-4453.

Phone: (661) 631-6011

Address: 100 East California Avenue, Bakersfield, California, 93307

Website: https://www.co.kern.ca.us/dhs

Languages: English, Spanish

Services offered: Child abuse investigation, emergency placement, foster care, family reunification, adoption, family support

Ages served: Children (0-18)

Insurance & payment accepted: All payers, Medi-Cal for foster youth

Good to know: 24/7 CPS: (661) 631-6011. Childhelp: (800) 422-4453.

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Frequently asked questions about Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services

How do I contact Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services?

You can call Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services at (661) 631-6011 or visit 100 East California Avenue in Bakersfield, California. Their website is https://www.co.kern.ca.us/dhs.

What services does Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services offer?

Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services offers Child abuse investigation, emergency placement, foster care, family reunification, adoption, family support. Serves Children (0-18). Kern County DHS Children Services at 100 E. California Avenue, Bakersfield 93307 provides child protective services. CPS Hotline: (661) 631-6011 (24/7). Services: child abuse and neglect investigation, emergency placement, foster care, family reunification, adoption, and family support for Bakersfie

Are services at Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services reports accepting: All payers, Medi-Cal for foster youth. Call Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services at (661) 631-6011 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services support?

Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services reports providing services in: English, Spanish. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services?

Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services reports serving Children (0-18). Accepted insurance/payment: All payers, Medi-Cal for foster youth. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (661) 631-6011 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.