Kern County

The Kern County Probation Department is dedicated to enhancing public safety by offering vital services that aim to reduce the incidence and impact of criminal behavior among both juveniles and adults. By focusing on the dual principles of accountability and opportunity, the department employs evidence-based practices to foster positive change within the community. Through a collaborative approach involving various government agencies, community organizations, and volunteers, the department provides a spectrum of services, including youth and adult supervision, programs for rehabilitation, and resources to support reintegration into society. The commitment of the department's staff is instrumental in inspiring individuals to transform their lives and become law-abiding citizens. Generated from the website

The Kern Local Agency Formation Commission in Bakersfield, CA is a governmental organization responsible for overseeing boundary changes and municipal services within the county. They work to ensure efficient and orderly growth and development of local agencies, while also promoting the preservation of agricultural land and natural resources. Generated from their business information

The Kern County Human Services Department provides a variety of human services programs and assistance to the residents of Kern County, located in California. Services include safety net programs, CalWORKs, prevention and community partnerships, adoption services, children s services and foster family resources. Safety net programs include food stamps, medical assistance, general assistance, education assistance and California health care options. CalWORKs provides career services and welfare-to-work programs. Prevention and community partnership services include family-to-family services and a parent leader program. Adoption agency services include assessment of a child or children, moving children from foster care into a permanent home, various legal services required to facilitate adoption and post-adoption services. Child abuse reporting, safe surrender services for newborns and the Jamison Children s Center make up the department s children s services. Foster family resources include licensing, health care and transitional services. The Kern County Human Services Department is located in Bakersfield, Calif.