10 Child & Family Services Resources in Kern, California — Free Help & Counseling
10 verified child & family services resources in Kern, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
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- Adult Day Services | Lancaster - 20th Street (Side A - ADS) — Child & Family Services in Lancaster, California — (661) 723-3414 — Easterseals affiliate offering services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Programs typically include early intervention, autism serv
- Autism Services | Bakersfield - Stockdale — Child & Family Services in Bakersfield, California — (661) 326-1577 — Easterseals affiliate offering services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Programs typically include early intervention, autism serv
- Autism Services | Lancaster - 20th Street 44460 20th Street West — Child & Family Services in Lancaster, California — (661) 723-3414 — Easterseals affiliate offering services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Programs typically include early intervention, autism serv
- Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) – Family Support & Early Childhood Programs (Bakersfield) — Child & Family Services in Bakersfield, California — (661) 336-5236 — Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) is the regional anti-poverty organization for Kern County, operating comprehensive programs to support low-income ch
- Community Connection for Child Care – Child Care Referrals & Subsidy (Kern County) — Child & Family Services in Bakersfield, California — (661) 861-5200 — Community Connection for Child Care is the child care resource and referral agency for Kern County, helping families find quality child care, administering subs
- H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Family Resource Center – Parenting & Family Support (Bakersfield) — Child & Family Services in Bakersfield, California — (661) 328-9055 — H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Family Resource Center provides community-based parenting education, family support services, and resource referrals for families in Ker
- Kern County Department of Human Services — Child & Family Services in Bakersfield, California — Kern County Department of Human Services is Kern County's official county human-services agency, administering California's family-supportive safety-net program
- Kern County Department of Human Services – Child Protective Services — Child & Family Services in Bakersfield, California — (661) 631-6011 — Kern County DHS Children Services at 100 E. California Avenue, Bakersfield 93307 provides child protective services. CPS Hotline: (661) 631-6011 (24/7). Service
- Kern County Network for Children (KCNC) – Child Abuse Prevention & Family Services (Bakersfield) — Child & Family Services in Bakersfield, California — (661) 336-5480 — Kern County Network for Children (KCNC) is the Child Abuse Prevention Council for Kern County, coordinating a countywide network of family support organizations
- United Way of Central Eastern California — Child & Family Services in Bakersfield, California — (661) 834-1820 — United Way local affiliate serving Bakersfield, California. Coordinates community impact in education, financial stability, and health, including 211 informatio
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Frequently asked questions
How many child & family services resources are available in Kern, California?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified child & family services resources across Kern, California. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these child & family services services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
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 in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.