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Kern. Heading 1. Become a Foster Family in. Kern County with Aspiranet. Children, youth, and teens in Kern County need your love, support, and care. Aspiranet provides foster care and foster-adoption services in Bakersfield, Lamont, and surrounding communities. Take the first step in creating safe, caring relationships that can last a lifetime.
Become a Foster Family in Bakersfield / Aspiranet. Heading 1. Aspiranet Bakersfield Office. 4900 California Ave., Tower A. Suite 410-A. Bakersfield, CA 93309. 661.323.1233. Services Aspiranet Bakersfield provides. Intensive Home-Based Services. RFA, REACH, Transitional-Aged Youth. Get In Touch With Us. We want to hear from you!
- Independent Living Program
- Extended Foster Care
- Housing Assistance
- Emancipated Youth Services
- Educational Assistance
- Employment Assistance
- Dream Center
The Independent Living Program [ILP] is a federally funded program that provides services to assist eligible youth and young adults up to age 21 in making a successful transition from foster care to independent living. The goal of the program is to enable youth to achieve self-sufficiency prior to exiting the foster care system by providing an inde...
Eligible foster youth can voluntarily remain in foster care after the age of 18 as Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs) until age 21. NMDs are required to sign an agreement, live in an approved placement, meet monthly with their Social Service Worker/Probation Officer, attend court hearings or administrative reviews every 6 months and agree to meet one or m...
Building Blocks Transitional Housing Program
Building Blocks is a collaborative effort between the Department of Human Services (KCDHS), the Housing Authority of Kern (HACK), and Covenant Community Services Inc (Covenant). Former foster youth, who are 18-21 years of age, are eligible to apply for this comprehensive on-site program that teaches youth how to pursue educational and employment goals, get acclimated to the community, develop and maintain a budget, enhance daily livings skills, and reach personal goals. Participating youth wi...
Transitional Housing Placement Plus Program
Kern County Department of Human Services has contracted with Covenant Community Services Inc. (Covenant) to administer Kern's THP-Plus Program. The CHOICES THP-Plus Program can accommodate up to 50 participants, and allows participants the opportunity for safe, secure housing while they develop and obtain necessary education, employment, and life skills needed for independent living. To be eligible for this program a youth must be 18-24, and have aged out of the foster care system. CHOICES TH...
There are many Emancipated Youth Services available through the Kern County Independent Living Program to emancipated foster youth between the ages of 18 and 21 who were in the foster care system after their 16th birthday. These services enable youth to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency, give them the ability to live on their own and educate th...
The California Chaffee Grant Program gives up to $5000 in "free money" annually to foster youth and former foster youth for use toward college courses or vocational school training. We help participants to complete financial aid and scholarship applications for programs such as this, as well as provide assistance in completing the FAFSA application...
Kern County Department of Human Services partners with the Kern High School District's Career Resource Department to assist current and former foster youth with employment needs. Through the Kern High School District, youth can access programs like Project Success, Adolescent Career Transition (ACT), and Kern @ Work. These programs provide youth wi...
The Kern County Network for Children, working in conjunction with community partners, created an innovative resource center for foster youth located at 1212 18th Street in downtown Bakersfield. Through the Dream Center, youth can receive assistance with education, employment, and community resource needs.
Bakersfield Angels - Home. WE WRAP COMMUNITY AROUND CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOSTER CARE. GET INVOLVED. MISSION STATEMENT: The Bakersfield Angels mission is to walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship.
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The SCIAP is a funding program designed to enhance the lives of special needs foster children who have health and/or behavioral problems and are found to be in need of enhancement to their lives. Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care. Bakersfield College - RFA Pre-Service Training Schedule & Ongoing Training Schedule.
For Whom. A license is required to operate a foster home. The process requires a licensing worker to visit your home and meet with you and other family members. Minimum personal, safety, and space requirements are required by law. Foster parents work with social services staff to decide the type of child best suited for their home.
With over 50,000 children and youth in the foster care system in California, we need your help more than ever. Becoming a Foster Family helps children and families thrive throughout Kern County. Learn how you can become a Foster Family through our Bakersfield Office today! Aspiranet Foster Care and Foster-To-Adopt Services in Kern County.
